Providing patients with information on caring for skin
Rebecca Penzer Dermatology specialist nurse, Norfolk Primary Care Trust, King’s Lynn, Skin health
This article examines why healthcare professionals may find it difficult to advise patients about care of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and acne. Strategies that might be helpful in improving advice for patients are discussed.
Nursing Standard.
23, 9, 49-55.
doi: 10.7748/ns2008.11.23.9.49.c6720
Correspondence
rpenzer@opalskin.co.uk
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