Is that role as defined by peplau relevant to nursing practice as currently experienced. 

 
The surrogate role is not one that is frequently mentioned in recent nursing practice literature.  Is that role as defined by Peplau relevant to nursing practice as currently experienced.  If so, in what way.  If not, why?
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