Initial assessment: gaining impressions and 'normal cases'.
In this third paper on the work of Accident and Emergency (A & E) nurses, the ways in which initial assessment is accomplished are described. In particular, the ability to gain an impression and use knowledge of 'normal cases' will be put forward.
Manchester Metropolitan University, Department of Health Studies, UK.
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D003142:Communication; D003463:Cues; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D014218:Triage / Q000379:methods*