Documentation in home health care practice. Evidence of quality care.
Documentation in home care has become an increasingly important part of the nursing role. This article discusses some common problems with the written word encountered by nurses. A research study on documentation done in an urban home care agency is also presented.
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College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Boston 02159.
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