Resources

Debbie Hicks discusses the need for patients to receive appropriate diabetes education as a means of empowering them and helping them to deal with living with a chronic disorder.

Christa Waller and Maggie Walker describe a case study whereby larval therapy was implemented in an attempt to avoid amputation of an infected diabetic foot.

Dorothy Sneddon discusses the qualities needed to be a successful continence advisor.

Sue Fensom urges district nurses to stand up for their rights and prevent further erosion of their unique role.

Topics:  Appropriate care

Rosemary Pudner discusses the impact that changes in the delivery of wound care have had on nurses working in the community.

Topics:  Workload