Florence Nightingale effect

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English

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Etymology

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Named after English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale.

Noun

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Florence Nightingale effect (plural Florence Nightingale effects)

  1. (economics) A trope where a caregiver falls in love with their patient, even if very little communication or contact takes place outside of basic care.

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