Stoma Care Specialist Nursing: A Guide For Clinical Practice

<p>This book provides specialist and general nurses with a comprehensive guide to the art and science of stoma care nursing, from the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK, the only association for SCNs in UK.</p><p>The chapters follow a schematic outline of knowledge required for nurses caring for patients who are undergoing stoma surgery; from the essence of nursing to the management of patients living with a long term condition. It also presents and discusses the issues surrounding the clinical picture such as prescription and community issues as well as sources of support available for patients.</p><p>This text serves as an excellent resource for all disciplines of health care staff caring for individuals living with a stoma.</p>