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Attention Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

“Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.” quote by Dag Hammarskjold
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“Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.”

Dag Hammarskjold

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1963

Continuous attentive care can be as vital as a complex surgical procedure.

In simple terms: Nurse attention can equal surgery importance.

Key Takeaway

Value consistent care.

Themes

healthcare attention teamwork

Mood

empathetic serious

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • hospital wards
  • home care
  • elderly support
  • chronic disease management

Key Concepts

patient safety clinical vigilance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does attentive care prevent complications?
  • What systems support sustained nurse vigilance?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for technical expertise in critical cases.

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