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Specialist Community Nurses: A Critical Analysis of Their Role in the Management of Long-Term Conditions
Gretl A. McHugh *, Maria Horne, Karen I. Chalmers and Karen A. Luker
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building,
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; E-Mails: maria.horne@manchester.ac.uk (M.H.); karen.chalmers@manchester.ac.uk (K.I.C.); karen.luker@manchester.ac.uk (K.A.L.)
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: gretl.mchugh@manchester.ac.uk;
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