Upgrading the patient environment.
Graham Perry reflects on the recognised need to improve the overall environment in which patients receive their direct, 'hands-on', healthcare. This article is formed from a paper he prepared for this year's International Federation of Hospital Engineering Congress. Graham Perry manages specialist projects for NHS Estates.
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