The role of specialist nurses for people with diabetes in hospital

Lawler, Jessica

Jessica Lawler is research associate, London South Bank University.

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Nursing Times 116(1):p 18-19, January 2020.

Abstract

There is a profound mismatch between the capacity of the diabetes specialist nurse (DSN) workforce and the steadily rising demand for diabetes services in the UK. A literature review of evidence in the field highlights the reasons for this, and the necessity to protect and propagate the DSN workforce.

Citation Lawler J (2020) The role of specialist nurses for people with diabetes in hospital. Nursing Times; 116: 1, 18–19.

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