There are many facets and ideas surrounding the concept of body image, which are of particular importance to patients with defects of the head and neck who may have had to suffer extensive alterations to their appearance and bodily functions. This article discusses how nursing models can be used to help patients cope with their altered bod) image and the attitudes of society and the media to their disfigurement.
Nursing Standard. 8, 32, 30-34. doi: 10.7748/ns.8.32.30.s38
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