title: Nurses' perceptions of the role of liaison mental health nurse.
abstract: A focus group interview was carried out with a group of nurses to evaluate a liaison mental health nursing role. This work carried out by a liaison mental health nurse (LMHN), had been in operation for several years in a haematology unit. The views of nurses using the service were positive. The LMHN role was valued for its availability and visibility, objectivity and mental health expertise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine (Barnes Unit), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires