In this third article of our research series Linda Bindless describes the nature of ethics and of nursing research ethics and explains how to identify ethical issues using an approach based on the principles of respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice and their application to practice.
Linda Bindless MA, BA, Cert Ed., CPTDN, RN, Senior Lecturer, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication January 2000.
Diane Gilmour questions whether an aseptic technique is always necessary?
Diane Gilmour BA, DANS, PGCEA, ENB 329 & 176, Advanced Theatre Practitioner (Practice and Professional Development), Crawley, West Sussex.
Article accepted for publication January 2000.
Jacky Edwards gives an overview of the management of foul smelling, discharging wounds.
Jacky Edwards BSc (Hons), PGDE, DSPN, RGN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust.
Article accepted for publication February 2000.
Ian Pomfret describes the correct use of penile sheath systems in the management of male urinary incontinence.
Ian J. Pomfret RGN, NDN Cert, PWT, District Continence Adviser, Chorley & South Ribble NHS Trust.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
Wendy Biddington discusses the need for multidisciplinary team working to promote good discharge practice from a community hospital.
Wendy Biddington BSc (Hons), SRN, SCM, DN, PgCIMS is a Practice Development Nurse, Leicestershire & Rutland Healthcare NHS Trust.
Article accepted for publication December 1999.
In her second article Amira Obeid continues to describe her grounded theory and study.
Amira Obeid RGN, RHV, DPS:N (CHS), BSc (Hons), FETC, MSc Adv Nur, Researcher/practitioner primary care, Birmingham Specialist Community NHS Trust/ Birmingham University and PCG Board Nurse Member, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
Article accepted for publication January 2000 .
Lisa Caygill, Pauline Summerfield and John Ormrod assess the readability of mental health leaflets with some surprising results.
At the time of writing both Lisa Caygill & Pauline Summerfield were Assistant Psychologists at Hartlepool & East Durham NHS Trust.
John Ormrod is Consultant Psychologist, Community Mental Health Team, Hartlepool & East Durham NHS Trust.
Article accepted for publication December 1999.
