Understanding perioperative nursing
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Understanding perioperative nursing

Eileen M Scott Research Fellow, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust
Christopher Earl Orthopaedic Theatre Manager, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham
David Leaper , University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Maria Massey Clinical Nurse Manager, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust
Judy Mewburn Nurse Consultant and Chair, RCN perioperative nursing forum
Neil Williams Charge Nurse, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London

Perioperative nursing is a complex arena that involves various roles and procedures. The authors here argue that the key to success is good multidisciplinary communication.

Nursing Standard. 13, 49, 49-54. doi: 10.7748/ns1999.08.13.49.49.c2669

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