Alex McMahon
Vector image showing paper aeroplanes.To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of Nursing Management’s editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring nurse leaders. This article is by Alex McMahon.
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<p>QUALITY HEALTH CARE is the key objective of the health service in Scotland, but how is this to be achieved? One way is to ensure that start nave good advice and that they work to guidelines which have evidence-based recommendations.</p>

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