Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 33-37 , February 2006

Collaborative working to improve the return of patients to their usual place of residence following fractured neck of femur

  • Ruth Clemow, MA, BSc(Hons)Nursing, PGCEA, RGN

      Affiliations

    • Academic Lead Learning & Teaching and Quality, Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 0 1752 233873; fax: +44 0 1752 233890.
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  • Joseph Seah, RGN

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic Directorate, Torbay District General Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7AA, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2006.01.002

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 33-37 , February 2006