Organising a continence advisory service.
Modern surgical techniques have greatly improved the treatment of incontinence, but there remains a large number of patients for whom conservative management will be necessary. This paper reports the appointment of a continence adviser 10 years ago, and describes the subsequent development of a District Continence Advisory Service. Experience has shown that this appointment is essential, not only in terms of facilitating the service, but also as a means of ensuring cost efficiency.
Ham Green Hospital, Bristol.
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Carter
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Budd
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Shepherd
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Feneley
D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004739:England; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*; D016526:Workload