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BRACE helps fund research in the Bristol Brain Centre. This additional post will improve patient care as well as enhancing research. The nurse will support patients through diagnosis and subsequent treatment, and reduce waiting times generally.
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Situation
The difficult experience of patients who receive a diagnosis of an incurable neurological disease. Some treatments (not cures) are available, and could be administered with help from the nurse. The role would also provide emotional support for the patient and their family and reduce waiting times for others.
Solution
Additional staff time and expertise