Planning for a smooth discharge

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the techniques which are used by the Royal Marsden Hospital to plan for the discharge of patients and for the promotion of continuity care in the community following discharge.

Social policy, Health facilities, Patients, Patient care, Hospital admission and discharge, Royal Marsden Hospital

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Getting to know you

Article Abstract:

A nurse who works at an HIV day centre in London, England, discusses his experiences. He indicates that he finds the walk-in element of the centre's services the most interesting, as this is very varied.

HIV patients

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Therapeutic care

Article Abstract:

A community liaison clinical nurse specialist describes her role in the nursing of a disabled man dying of cancer and the need for intuition and reflection in therapeutic nursing.

Cancer patients, Home care

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