title: The benefits of nurse-led pre-assessment.
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Day Unit, Christchurch Hospital.
authors.forename: Carmel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016507:Cardiology Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D009520:New Zealand; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*