Outlining and defining the role of the epilepsy specialist nurse.
The epilepsy specialist nurse (ESN) role is complex, diverse and multifaceted, with nurses working with different patient groups in various settings. In this article, recently undertaken national audit studies into ESN services have been combined with key NHS/United Kingdom Central Council for Nursi...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Nursing Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 154 - 158 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
2/14/2008
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