The impact of accurate patient assessment on quality of care.
A nurse should be able to undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of a patient. A review of the literature demonstrates a clear variation in the levels of assessment. This article examines the evolution of the nursing role and the implementation of assessment tools and looks at the potential for development within the profession.
Watson
David
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Lanarkshire NHS Trust, Acute Division.
D002983:Clinical Competence; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014218:Triage / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom