Internet support for people who are affected by breast cancer

Article Abstract:

The Internet is an excellent resource for patients who want to learn more about breast cancer, but with so much information available, some of it questionable, nurses should guide patients to the best web sites. Useful websites for breast cancer patients are suggested.

Services information, Evaluation, Services, Company Web site/Web page, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Study and teaching, Breast cancer, Web site/Web page development, Cancer education

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Crossing the professional boundaries

Article Abstract:

The adoption of the role of senior house officer by advanced nurse practitioners at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is discussed. The reasons for the experiment, the additional training given and the benefits to staff and patients are explored.

Case studies, Innovations, Laws, regulations and rules, Nurses, Women's health services, Nurse and physician, Nurse-physician relationship, Hospital utilization, Hospitals, Gynecologic and obstetric, Gynecologic and obstetric hospitals

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Cancer patients' information needs

Article Abstract:

Research into the importance of informing cancer patients about their illness is presented. The beneficial effects of full and clear information for patients, relatives and carers are described.

Research, Patient education, Information storage and retrieval systems, Oncology

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