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Broken Bone (fracture) Accident and Emergency
A&E
ADHD
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
AF
Atrial Fibrillation
AMHP
Approved Mental Health Professional
ASC ASD
Adult Social Care
Autism Spectrum Disorder
BESD
Behaviour Emotional Social Development
BMI
Body Mass Index Blood Pressure
BP
CAMHS
Children And Adolescent Mental Health Service
CHC CIN CPN CQC CYP DFG DLA
Continuing Health Care
Child In Need
CMHN
Community Mental Health Nurse
Community Psychiatric Nurse Care Quality Commission Children and Young People Disabled Facility Grant Disability Living Allowance
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DN
District Nurse
DNAR
Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
DNR DOB
Do Not Resuscitate
Date Of Birth Direct Payment
DP Dr
Doctor
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