Improving osteoporosis management in primary care: an audit of the impact of a community based fracture liaison nurse
<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osteoporosis and associated fragility fractures are a major health problem; they are more common in women over 50 years old. Fracture liaison nurses have been widely used in secondary care to promote the recognition of fragility fractures an...
Main Authors: | Chan, T, de Lusignan, S, Cooper, A, Elliott, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2015
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