‘One of the greatest fears is the fear of the unknown and a few words of explanation from a thoughtful nurse are worth much more than sedation from a doctor.’ (Campbell and Spence 1983).
Kenneth Davidson, a 3M/NATN Award prize winner for 1999, suggests ways in which communication between ward staff and theatre nurses can be improved.
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