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Rita, Tom and David
Episode 6 of 8
It is often said that doctors treat the disease while nurses treat the patient, and this is never more true than when dealing with the long-term sick.
In Whipps' respiratory ward, we meet two of Britain's great battlers who fight their disease with humour, courage and dignity.
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Wed 18 Feb 2009
19:30
大象传媒 One Scotland