Adele Atkinson explains the psychological issues of scarring and offers pointers as to how nurses might be able to help patients who are affected.
Adele Atkinson BA(Hons), RGN, RNT, OND, ENB264, Senior Lecturer, Kingston University, London. Article accepted for publication August 2002.
Anna McLoughlin discusses the benefits of massage and guides readers through different types of massage.
Anna McLoughlin SRN, RMN, BSc Professional Studies (Nursing), ITEC Massage & Reflex Zone Therapy is a Clinical Team Leader, Specialist Services for Older People. West London Mental Health Trust.
Article accepted for publication January 2002.
Ian Pomfret, Ann Winder & Willie Doherty report on a twin centre study designed to test the accuracy of an audit of community catheter care.
Ian Pomfret SRN, NDN Cert, PWT is a District Continence Advisor, Chorley & South Ribble Primary Care Trust. Ann Winder RGN is a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist, North Hertfordshire & Stevenage Primary Care Trust. Willie Doherty NNLD, RGN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, North Hertfordshire & Stevenage Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication July 2002.
Sarah Bekaert discusses the need for better training for school nurses in the field of sex education and reflects on an intervention with a 14-year-old schoolgirl.
Sarah Bekaert RN Child is a Practice Nurse, London.
Article accepted for publication February 2002.
Beverley Chiodo gives an overview of some of the more common causes of prostate problems and discusses some of the treatments available.
Beverley Chiodo BA(Hons), RGN is a Freelance Health Writer living in West Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication September 2002.
Pauline Carroll discusses the current state of the debate on euthanasia and reflects on an incident, whereby a patient requested that his life be ended.
Pauline Carroll SRN, NDN Cert, Dip Midwifery (S. Africa), Grad Dip in Ethics of Cancer & Palliative Care (now retired).
Article accepted for publication March 2000.
Sylvie Hampton & Dr Tarique Khan discuss the use of chiropody felt in the treatment of foot ulcers.
Sylvie Hampton BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN.
Tissue Viability Consultant. Eastbourne, Sussex. M. T. Khan BSc (Hons), BSc(PodMed), MChS, LFHom(Pod), FLS. Podiatric Consultant and Specialist in Homoeopathic Podiatry.
Article accepted for publication September 2002.
