Discharge after colorectal cancer surgery 1: an overview.
This two-part unit focuses on preparing patients for hospital discharge following surgery for colorectal cancer. This first part explores the rationale for different surgical procedures. It also discusses common side-effects and the impact treatment has on patients.
Taylor
Claire
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Burdett Institute of Gastrointestinal Nursing, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
D000359:Aftercare / Q000458:organization & administration; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support