title: A PAD service led by nurses and podiatrists.
abstract: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is serious but its significance has only recently been reflected in NICE guidance. A trust launched a PAD service led by nurses and podiatrists. The service is cost-effective and ensures that most patients receive treatment in the community, with referrals made to secondary care as appropriate. A care pathway standardises care.
authors.affiliation: Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Stuart
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Produman
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ruff
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010348:Patient Care Team; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D011032:Podiatry; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce