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Katherine Penner: Public nurse respected Lillian Hess's right to refuse hospital care
Katherine Penner: Public nurse respected Lillian Hess's right to refuse hospital care

Katherine Penner: Public nurse respected Lillian Hess's right to refuse hospital care

Date7/2/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Katherine Penner: Public nurse respected Lillian Hess's right to refuse hospital care.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0027282F
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