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Torture makes use of notorious methods, the purpose of which is to undermine people's self esteem and integrity. The torturer chooses methods which give him control of his victim's time, space, communication, body and personal integrity. Nurses may, without being aware of it, practise nursing which offends the dignity of a patient. She may not be aware of the effect of her care if the patient no longer has control of his own time, if rooms are used for purposes other than those for which they are intended, if communication is inadequate, the language used is jargon or renders the patient an object, if their body is exhibited to others or is used for practice purposes or if the nurse assumes control "with the best of intentions."

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