Elizabeth Haidar discusses how diagnosis can be ascertained utilising frameworks, strategies and practice skills
Elizabeth Haidar BSc (Hons), MSC, AHEA is a Lecturer in Prescribing & History Taking, School of Health Science, University of Southampton.
Article accepted for publication: May 2009
In a series of articles, Kim Young & Linda Duggan have explored the importance of identification of Red Flags and safety-netting. The final article leads on from safety-netting and explores closure of the consultation and referral pathways
Kim Young MSc, PGCE, RN (Adult), NT, Dip HE Nursing (Adult) is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing & Health Studies.
Linda Duggan MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip HE (Nursing), RN, DN, NT is a Lecturer in Primary Care and Prescribing.
Both authors are employed by the Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Plymouth
Article accepted for publication: January 2010
Jeff Fernandez discusses if offering a Librium detoxification regime to dependent drinkers is useful for patients and enables them to remain alcohol free
Jeff Fernandez, MSc, MPhil, RGN is Alcohol & Drug Nurse Consultant, NHS Islington, London.
Article accepted for publication: June 2010
William Bryans discusses the need for community services to face financial truths
William Bryans is a specialist in business and financial management, and author of three books all published by Radcliffe Publishing.
Winner of the 2011 JCN Writing Awards, Teresa Davies explores the role of the district nurse in bereavement support visits to relatives of their patients.
Teresa Davies RGN, DN, Bsc (Hons) is a District Nurse in Llangollen, Wales.