General Resources

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
 

Topics:  Drug use

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.

Topics:  Inflation

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.