Provision of bloodborne virus screening in substance misuse
Harniman, B.
Nursing Times 102(31): 28-30
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 16913519 Document Number: 595296
Injecting drug users sharing blood-contaminated equipment are at risk of bloodborne virus infections. This article discusses the rationale and the process involved in providing a bloodborne virus screening and hepatitis B vaccination service for those who misuse substances.
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