In this article Rosie Pudner discusses the properties and use of deodorising dressings in wound management.
Rosemary Pudner BA (Hons), RGN, RCNT, Dip. N. Ed., Dipp. App.S.S. (Open) is a Senior Lecturer, Kingston University and St George’s Medical School, Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, London.
Article accepted for publication July 2001.
Dr Moyez Jiwa, Joan Bakewell, Sue Foster & Dr Kate Gerrish discuss why the role of nurses in providing primary care services out of hours is largely limited to telephone triage. They report on a study suggesting that it may be possible for nurses to be involved in visiting patients in these circumstances.
Moyez Jiwa DCH, MRCGP, MA, MMedSci, is a Lecturer at the Institute of General Practice & Primary Care, University of Sheffield. Joan Bakewell RGN, DN, is a District Nurse, Bridgegate Surgery, Retford. Sue Foster RGN, HV, is a Health Visitor at Bridgegate Surgery, Retford. Kate Gerrish BNurs., MSc, PhD, RGN, DN, is a Reader in Nursing Practice Development at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sheffield.
Article accepted for publication June 2001.
In a brand new feature which allows readers the opportunity to air their views, Liz Phillips gives her opinion on the right of health professionals to use the 'conscientious objection' clause in their everyday work without fear of ridicule or prejudice.
Elaine Higson discusses the merits of pneumococcus and flu vaccinations for wide sections of the population.
Elaine C. Higson SRN, NDN, is a Practice Nurse, Goodwood Court Medical Centre, Hove. Formerly District Nursing Sister Frenchay Health Authority, Bristol.
Article accepted for publication
September 2001.
Claire Rashid & Helen Bentley discuss how nurse prescribing has influenced both personal and inter-professional roles.
Claire Rashid BSc (Hons), RGN, NDN, CPT, Senior Nurse Professional Development, Nurse Prescribing Lead Leicestershire and Rutland Healthcare NHS Trust.
Helen Bentley MSc, RGN, RM, NDN, DPSN, PGCEA/DNT, Senior Lecturer in Community Nursing, De Montfort University, Leicester.
Article accepted for publication January 2001.
Kirstie Davison reports on the South Cotswolds memory project. April 1999-October 2000.
At the time of writing Kirstie Davison MCSP was a Project Worker for Dementia Voice, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol. She is now employed as a Resource & Training Officer, Age Concern, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Article accepted for publication
September 2001.
Rosie Pudner discusses the use of foam, hydrocellular and hydropolymer dressings in every day clinical practice.
Rosie Pudner BA (Hons), RGN, RCNT, DipN.Ed, Dip.App.S.S. (Open) is a Senior Lecturer - Tissue Viability, Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University and St George’s Hospital Medical School, London.
Article accepted for publication
August 2001.
