In the first of two articles Fiona Roscoe gives an overview of the development of the nurse partner in general practice role.
Fiona Roscoe RN, DN, ANP, MSc, Pgdip, BSc(Hons) Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sett Valley Medical Centre, New Mills & Derbyshire Health United Out of Hours Service
Article accepted for publication: September 2011
Fiona Wondergem describes a dermatology prescribing case study utilising a patient centred approach.
Fiona Wondergem MSc, BSc (Hons), PG Dip HV, PG Dip HPE, RGN, RSCN, Independent & Supplementary Prescriber V300 is a Senior Lecturer, University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Article accepted for publication: December 2011
Anne Williams explores the issue of cancer survivorship from the perspective of women who have undergone breast cancer treatment. The article examines three specific aspects relevant to breast cancer and its treatment: fatigue; psychological distress; and lymphoedema. It considers the implications for health professionals such as community nurses in supporting women who are living with and beyond breast cancer.
Anne F Williams, Macmillan Teaching Fellow, Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN
Article accepted for publication: October 2011
Peter Savage critically reviews the history of the UK's contemporary policy of community care.
