Journal article
Screening, assessment, and treatment of osteoporosis for the nurse practitioner: Key questions and answers for clinical practice—A Canadian perspective
Abstract
PURPOSE: Using a case-based approach, we review key clinical questions relevant to nurse practitioners (NPs) regarding the screening, assessment, and treatment of patients at risk for osteoporosis and fractures in a Canadian general practice setting.
DATA SOURCES: A case presentation with relevant questions and answers to guide management of a patient.
Authors
Rice P; Mehan U; Hamilton C; Kim S
Journal
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Vol. 26, No. 7, pp. 378–385
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 2014
DOI
10.1002/2327-6924.12134
ISSN
2327-6886