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The MS nurse: 25 years on

MS awareness week on 24-30 April marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of the multiple sclerosis specialist nurse role. Specialist nurses have made a huge difference to patients but now face tough challenges over caseloads and drug complexity.
Posted 20 April 2017 - 13:25
Liz Watson
 
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