English Explanatory Dictionary

Florence Nightingale effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Florence Nightingale effect

Etymology

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

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