title: The role of the neonatal family care specialist.
abstract: The role of neonatal family care specialist was developed to meet the demands of an ever-changing health service. Families are empowered and encouraged to take control by the provision of clear, concise information. Audit and evaluation are vital in assessing the effectiveness of the new role in order to maintain a high standard of appropriate care.
authors.affiliation: GI Surgical Neonatal Unit, Southampton General Hospital.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Redman
mesh_terms: D005192:Family Health; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007587:Job Description; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010353:Patient Education as Topic