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I think that the smells in the air in a
hospital make patients and visitors
nervous and uncomfortable. Nowadays,
however, hospitals are beginning to
replace unpleasant odors with pleasant
fragrances.
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Better
Smells for Hospitals
Youngil
Seo from Korea
Whenever
we think of a hospital, we usually remember the
smell of ether. It makes us have bad memories about
hospitals. I think that the smells in the air in a
hospital make patients and visitors nervous and
uncomfortable. Nowadays, however, hospitals are
beginning to replace unpleasant odors with pleasant
fragrances.
In
my opinion, it would be a good idea to use
different fragrances in each section of the
hospital such as the pediatrics unit, the cancer
unit, and the obstetrics and gynecology unit.
For example, children are especially afraid of the
strange-looking equipment and the strong,
unpleasant smells in the pediatrics unit. So, if
sweet fragrances such as a candy smell were used in
there, the children might feel more relaxed and
their fear of the hospiteal could be reduced. Their
treatment would probably be more effective as a
result. It
would also be good for the hospitals because people
wouldn't avoid going there. People might be more
willing to spend more money on health
care.
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