Developing a community matron service: a neighbourhood model.
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چکیده
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Provider Services Unit has adopted an innovative team approach to improve patient access to its community matron service. This article reviews the national picture and local development of the community matrons role.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 23 44 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009