Lymphoedema: a journey taken together.
Lymphoedema is a long-term condition which is incurable at the present time. Due to the nature of the condition, being both long-term and manifesting in physical changes (swelling), its impact on the person and their lives can be hard to quantify. Management options need to be considered within a pe...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 38 - 43 |
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Wound Care People Limited
Apr2024
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