title: The reorganisation of a dermatology department.
abstract: In one dermatology unit, work patterns were restructured to improve continuity of care. The creation of nursing teams working in both the ward and outpatients' department has meant the effective use of nursing resources and multi-skilling of nursing staff.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ruane-Morris
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lawton
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003880:Dermatology; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006754:Hospital Restructuring; D006801:Humans; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration*