title: The role of the specialist nurse in palliative care.
abstract: The clinical nurse specialist maintains quality of service and identifies areas for quality improvements. This involves challenging and changing existing practice. The CNS role involves leading multidisciplinary professionals to develop clinical audit and guidelines aimed at improving outcomes.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bullen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D013727:Terminal Care