title: A positive drain on the system.
abstract: Established in pilot form five years ago, an innovative nurse-led paracentesis service at the Christie Hospital in Manchester has reduced waiting times, improved patient satisfaction, and saved the trust pound 250,000 a year.
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cosh
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D019152:Paracentesis; D013222:State Medicine; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom