The early diagnosis programme at Rossendale Hospice is a specially designed service to cater for the needs of patients with a recent diagnosis of cancer. This article discusses the development of a service model based on the needs of the service users. This nurse-led service provides informal nurse counselling, practical advice, complementary therapies and peer support.
Nursing Standard. 19, 13, 42-44. doi: 10.7748/ns2004.12.19.13.42.c3774
Correspondencemary.costelloe@rossendalehospice.org
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