Sue Thomas and Dr Douglas MacMahon discuss the meaning of intermediate care as outlined in the NSF for Older People
Sue Thomas RGN RM DN CPT BA (Hons) Health Visiting is Nursing Policy and Practice Adviser Royal College of Nursing. Dr Douglas MacMahon MB FRCP is a Consultant Physician, Cornwall Healthcare Trust; Senior Lecturer University of Plymouth.
Article accepted for publication February 2001.
Carol Ottley gives an overview of the incidence of dental caries among young children and suggests ways in which community practitioners can help parents to look after their children’s oral health more effectively.
Carol Ottley BSc, SRD, RPHNutr is a State Registered Dietitian & Public Health Nutritionist.
Article accepted for publication June 2002.