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Abstract
Living with a chronic illness often means your life is divided into two distinct chapters: who you were before, and who you are forced to become after. In this article, Matt Hazledine talks about his cellulitis infection, being told he had lymphoedema and what he has done to help other men who have been diagnosed with this condition.
期刊介绍:
British Journal of Community Nursing (BJCN) is the UK"s leading peer-reviewed journal for district nurses, containing the most up-to-date clinical coverage and research on primary care nursing. The journal promotes excellence in clinical practice with an emphasis on the sharing of expertise and innovation in district nursing. Articles are written by nurses from across the community nursing spectrum, and peer-reviewed by leading authorities in primary care to make sure that the journal addresses all aspects of the profession in a way that is relevant, intelligent and accessible, and so useful in daily practice.