Flickr/Alex "The Havoc" FernandIt's true that chocolate is (usually) delicious, and it often makes a welcome gift. But this researcher wondered whether nurses actually get too much chocolate from their many thankful patients. To find out, he surveyed over 100 nursing staff at a hospital in the UK. The result? Patients and their families give so much chocolate to nurses that each nurse eats, on average, almost six(!) chocolates every day, mostly just because the chocolates are sitting there. Which isn't really healthy. And guess what else? Many nurses would be equally happy with a healthier option. So if you want to stand out from the crowd and give your favorite nurse a thoughtful gift, maybe try some fruit or tea. You might just get a thank you in return... from the nurse's bathroom scale!
The effects of chocolates given by patients on the well-being of nurses and their support ...
