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Chapter 8 - The Nurse’s Role during Oocyte Retrieval

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 November 2022

By
Alison McTavish
Edited by
Rachel Cutting  and
Mostafa Metwally
Rachel Cutting
Affiliation:
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, London
Mostafa Metwally
Affiliation:
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the University of Sheffield
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Summary

The role of the nurse is to provide a holistic approach to all aspects of fertility care by addressing the physical, mental and emotional health of patients throughout their treatment. Within a fertility setting, the majority of patients are seen as couples, which brings another dimension when considering a couple’s social factors when providing holistic care. The nursing team is made up of staff who bring different ranges of knowledge, skills and experience to the team; these can include: Healthcare support workers (HCSW) who are trained locally.

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Manual of Oocyte Retrieval and Preparation in Human Assisted Reproduction , pp. 58 - 64
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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