A new role as clinical nurse specialist in paediatric ear, nose and throat nursing has given Alison Flynn the opportunity to improve services for children and their families. Families have a single point of contact. Nurse-led pre-admission clinics have been set up. Ms Flynn obtains informed consent to surgery. Study days on the tracheostomy care have been established. An educational video is planned.
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