Sharps injuries and their prevention: What the new european legislation may mean for palliative care services

International Journal of Palliative Nursing

Volumn 18, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 218-223

  Gabriel, Janice ^a  

^a Central South Coast Cancer Network   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

European Union Directive; Legislation; Needlestick injuries; Sharps injuries; Staff safety

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865423758     PISSN: 13576321     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2012.18.5.218     Document Type: Article

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