Abstract: The nurse practitioner's role in day case pre-operative assessment.

Authors:

Wadsworth L, Smith A, Waterman H.

Institution:

Macclesfield District General Hospital. UK

Source:

Nurs Stand. 2002 Aug 7-13;16(47):41-4.

Abstract:

This article discusses the benefits of developing a nurse practitioner role in day case surgery through an appropriate education programme and a multidisciplinary support group. The authors found that the expanded role can work well in this setting and benefit patients.

Keywords:

Surgery Anaesthesia Preassessment