title: Advanced physical assessment: the role of the district nurse.
abstract: This article describes an initiative by an NHS trust to support its district nurses in developing and using physical examination skills as part of patient assessment. The article outlines the process and suggests that the initiative is important to help meet the needs of older patients with long-term conditions.
authors.affiliation: South Downs Health NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Baid
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bartlett
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gilhooly
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Illingworth
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Winder
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom