Cost effectiveness of stoma accessories.

Br J Nurs

Stoma Care Sister, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn NHS Trust.

Published: May 2016

Gill Skipper, Stoma Care Sister, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn NHS Trust, looks at aspects to consider when prescribing stoma care accessories.

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