The role of the CNS in head and neck oncology
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The role of the CNS in head and neck oncology

Cherith Semple Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Head and Neck Oncology, Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust, Dundonald, Belfast
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This article provides an insight into the development of the first clinical nurse specialist (CNS) post in head and neck oncology in Northern Ireland. The author reflects on her personal experience of the benefits and the difficulties in the first year of practice. Although the article focuses on head and neck cancer services, the concepts can be applied to setting up specialist nursing services in other specialties.

Nursing Standard. 15, 23, 39-42. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.02.15.23.39.c2987

Keywords :

Cancer: services - Nurse specialist

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21 February 2001 / Vol 15 issue 23

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