The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Head and Neck Oncology

2019 ◽  
pp. 423-432
Author(s):  
Wendy Townsend
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Head And Neck Oncology ◽  
Clinical Nurse

Rationalisation of non-sterile latex disposable gloves in clinical settings – a brief study using the purchase of expertise consultancy model

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Duncanson V
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Care ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Small Study ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Clinical Nurse

T his article describes a small study aimed at making a purchasing recommendation to the purchasing manager, providing a cost-benefit analysis of the most commonly used brands of non-sterile latex examination gloves. One of the nine makes of glove tested remained consistent with the agreed criteria for assessment and, if introduced as the only option available, would result in a saving of $15,150 per annum on Site A of a recently merged secondary care Trust. Also, the importance of the consultancy role of the clinical nurse specialist in improving practice was demonstrated.

Role of the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist in bilateral risk reduction mastectomy decision–making

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. S9-S10
Author(s):  
Charlotte Weston ◽  
Sarah Adomah ◽  
Vanda Ribeiro ◽  
Karen Thomas ◽  
Nichola Snuggs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Clinical Nurse

scholarly journals The clinical nurse specialist's role in head and neck cancer care: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 (S2) ◽  
pp. S212-S215 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Dempsey ◽  
S Orr ◽  
S Lane ◽  
A Scott
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialists ◽  
Holistic Needs Assessment

AbstractThis is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. It discusses the role of the clinical nurse specialist in the head and neck cancer patient journey and provides recommendations on the clinical nurse specialist led assessments and interventions for this group of patients receiving cancer care.Recommendations• All cancer patients should meet a clinical nurse specialist at the point of diagnosis. (R)• Clinical nurse specialists must act as gate keeper to the patients' cancer pathway to provide a seamless journey. (R)• Holistic needs assessment should be completed at different stages of the patient's pathway to reflect the changes of the patients' needs. (R)• Clinical nurse specialists to be part of local and national initiatives for health promotion and raising awareness in the public domain. (G)• Clinical nurse specialists should lead in redesigning of services and policies to ensure they are responsive to patient's needs for the future. (G)• Treatment summaries should become part of practice to provide good communication between primary and secondary care to enable continuity of care for the patient. (G)

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