Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 130-143 , August 2006

Skin and Wound Assessment and Care in Oncology

  • Patrick McNees

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Patrick McNees, PhD, Applied Health Science, 13045 Royal Fern Dr, Orlando, FL 32826

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PII: S0749-2081(06)00057-X

doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2006.04.003

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 130-143 , August 2006

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