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Developing rigour in observation of the sick child: Part 1
1School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Southampton.
Abstract:
This is the first of a five part series focused on the continuing professional development of rigour in observation of the sick child. Part 1 provides an in-depth analysis of basic principles underpinning observation generally. Parts 2 to 5 will provide in-depth analyses of specific nursing observations.
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