title: Performing diagnostic skin biopsies.
abstract: The Scope of Professional Practice states that nurses may respond to the needs of patients by expanding their practice. Performing skin biopsies for cancer diagnosis is one such area. The provision of appropriate education, training and updating is essential. Clear guidelines for practice are required for all such procedures.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Godsell
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003880:Dermatology; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D014850:Waiting Lists