The value of in-patient dermatology: A survey of in-patients in Scotland and northern England

British Journal of Dermatology

Volumn 140, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 474-479

  Munro, C S ^a   Lowe, J G ^b   McLoone, P ^c   White, M I ^d   Hunter, J A A ^e  

^a SOUTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b NINEWELLS HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW   (United Kingdom)

^d ABERDEEN ROYAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

^e ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Dermatology; Eczema; In patients; Leg ulcers; Northern England; Psoriasis; Scotland

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; ECZEMA; HOSPITAL ADMISSION; HUMAN; LEG ULCER; LENGTH OF STAY; PATIENT CARE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSORIASIS; SKIN DISEASE; TREATMENT OUTCOME; UNITED KINGDOM;

DERMATOLOGY; FEMALE; GREAT BRITAIN; HEALTH SURVEYS; HOSPITAL UNITS; HOSPITALIZATION; HUMANS; MALE; MEDICAL STAFF, HOSPITAL; QUESTIONNAIRES; SCOTLAND; SKIN DISEASES; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0032911733     PISSN: 00070963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.1999.02712.x     Document Type: Article

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