title: Role of the nurse specialist in stoma care.
abstract: The work of the stoma-care nurse is discussed. Emphasis is laid on the need to liaise with other health professionals also concerned with the patient in hospital and in the community. Some specific problems of stoma patients are also discussed.
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D004032:Diet; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D007422:Intestines / Q000187:drug effects / Q000294:innervation; D011878:Radiotherapy; D013727:Terminal Care; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000451:nursing*