The current and future role of the nurse in phlebology: the Canadian experience

Sclerotherapy treatment of varicose and telangiectatic leg veins is becoming a popular treatment in North America. Since the tools for performing this treatment are inexpensive and readily available, many health care practitioners are performing this technique with variable states of expertise and outcome. Understanding the professional and ethical issues facing phlebology nurses in Canada can enhance the care of phlebology patients in the United States.