Leg ulcer clinics: advanced nursing

The author describes the development of a leg ulcer clinic, based on an electric model of care, which draws on her experience as a clinical nurse specialist. The philosophy of the clinic recognises that a 'legs specific' approach offers only short term solutions, and that a holistic method...

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Published inNursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987). Special supplement Vol. 7; no. 7; p. 4
Main Author Awenat, Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 04.11.1992
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Ambulatory Care Facilities - organization & administration
Humans
Leg Ulcer - nursing
Leg Ulcer - rehabilitation
Models, Nursing
Nurse Clinicians
Patient Education as Topic
State Medicine
United Kingdom
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Summary:The author describes the development of a leg ulcer clinic, based on an electric model of care, which draws on her experience as a clinical nurse specialist. The philosophy of the clinic recognises that a 'legs specific' approach offers only short term solutions, and that a holistic method, which encourages patients to examine their own situation, is more appropriate.
ISSN:0963-522X