Huntington's disease part 2: suggestions for practice

Daniela Blumlein; Mark Baker; Debbie Parker; Sam Armah

doi:10.12968/bjha.2009.3.6.42787

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Huntington's disease part 2: suggestions for practice

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Huntington's disease part 2: suggestions for practice

Daniela Blumlein, Mark Baker, Debbie Parker and Sam Armah

British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol.3(6), pp.272-276

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2009.3.6.42787

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Abstract

Huntington's disease

long-term care

HCAs

APs

This is the second part in a series on Huntington's disease (HD). HD is a hereditary neuro-degenerative disorder of the central nervous system requiring supportive and palliative care. Part two offers care suggestions for healthcare assistants (HCAs) and assistant practitioners (APs) working with people with HD. Two HCA case studies are provided to illustrate the challenges and rewards they face in working with people with HD.

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Title: Huntington's disease part 2: suggestions for practice
Authors: Daniela Blumlein (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Mark Baker (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Debbie Parker (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Sam Armah (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Publication details: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol.3(6), pp.272-276
Publisher: MA Healthcare Ltd.
DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2009.3.6.42787
ISSN: 2052-4420
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99725795502621
Output Type: Journal article

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