Implementing nursing best practice guidelines: Impact on patient referrals

• Main Authors: Virani Tazim (Author), Ploeg Jenny (Author), Davies Barbara (Author), Edwards Nancy (Author), Skelly Jennifer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although referring patients to community services is important for optimum continuity of care, referrals between hospital and community sectors are often problematic. Nurses are well positioned to inform patients about referral resou...