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- Title
Huntington's disease.
- Authors
Kent, Anna
- Abstract
Huntington's disease is a complex degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system. Although it is a rare condition, nurses are ideally placed to assess and manage patients with the disease, while also providing information and support to family members. This article discusses the cause and symptoms, explains the method of diagnosis and outlines the role of the nurse in caring for patients with Huntington's disease.
- Publication
Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 2004, Vol 18, Issue 32, p45
- ISSN
0029-6570
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.7748/ns2004.04.18.32.45.c3596