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Panic and fear can lead to avoidance of
needles and/or effective treatment.
Remember, even minor procedures, such as taking a blood
sample can evoke strong patient resistance.
Healthcare professionals, such as GPs, can have their schedules
disrupted because procedures take longer.
Due to increased anxiety, stress and anticipation, needlephobia
can cause increased problems in some susceptible patients. This
can be addressed by a number of means, which are described later.
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