Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 86-94 , May 2006

An exploration of issues related to nurse led clinics

  • Sandra Flynn, RGN, ONC, MSc ((Clinical Nurse Specialist in Orthopaedics))

      Affiliations

    • Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Department, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH1 1UL, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationTel.: +44 1244 365000x2700.
    • ,
  • Elizabeth Whitehead, PhD, BA (Hons), PGDE, RGN, RM, RHV, ONC ((Reader))

      Affiliations

    • School of Health and Social Care, University of Chester

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doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2006.03.003

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 86-94 , May 2006

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