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Working with Dogs in Health Care Settings

Published: 09/12/2019
Last updated: 25/12/2023
Publication code: 007 925

A protocol to support organisations considering working with dogs in health care settings and allied health environments. This publication is currently under review and a new edition is expected in Spring 2025.

This is an online only publication.

Published by the Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN.

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