Promoting self-management and patient independence
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Promoting self-management and patient independence

Sarah A Hughes Holistic health coach and an associate lecturer, Open University Pre-registration Nursing Programme

This article explains the importance of patient-centred care, and explores the factors affecting self-management and patient independence.

Nursing Standard. 19, 10, 47-52. doi: 10.7748/ns2004.11.19.10.47.c3761

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sarahlifecoach@waitrose.com

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