Florence Nightingale effect

noun

Florence Nightingale effect

noun

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

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Economics, Sciences 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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