In Leeds, nurse-led oral and maxillofacial oncology clinics are a vital part of the
care of patients who are undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer.
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Although our service continues to evolve, it has taken a considerable amount of preparation
and around six years to develop the credible, efficient, and quality service that
exists today. The time it takes to implement a nurse-led clinic should not be underestimated.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: July 01, 2020
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