title: Transient loss of consciousness 2: patient pathways and the nurse's role.
abstract: This second article of a two-part unit explores the assessment and treatment of patients with transient loss of consciousness. It explains the importance of taking a thorough medical history, nurses' role in treating these patients, and the various diagnostic tests and management options.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Syncope Diagnostic Centre, St. Mary's Campus, London.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D018667:Tilt-Table Test; D014474:Unconsciousness