Caring for a patient with Huntington's disease
Van der Weyden, R.S.
Nursing Times 90(49): 33-35
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 7800549 Document Number: 435545
This paper describes the nursing care of a 50-year-old woman with Huntington's disease. Orem's model was used to assess the patient and draw up an appropriate care plan. The difficulties involved in finding a suitable placement in a nursing home are also outlined.