Caring for patients with life threatening illnesses places great demands on both health care professionals and family members. Community nurses in particular will find themselves caring for these patients while they remain in the community. During this time these patients may be receiving drugs via a syringe or Hickman line. The holistic and family focussed nature of community nursing means that psychological and social implications of the use of such devices can be taken into account, as well as the technical skills necessary to operate and maintain them.
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