Professor Philip Burnard discusses the concept of phatic communication and describes ways in which being able to identify phatic communication can help community nurses in their day-to-day interactions with others Philip Burnard PhD, RN is Professor Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff. Article accepted for publication: June 2003
Barbara Holtom reviews the literature and discusses if it is possible to plan individualised catheter changes for patients
Barbara Holtom RGN, DNCert, Dip Prof Studies (Nursing) is a Senior Community Night Sister. Article accepted for publication: October 2003
Maureen Benbow discusses the need for better wound management education and knowledge if we are to prevent the inappropriate use of dressings and enhance patient comfort and save time and NHS funds
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC, Tissue Viability Nurse. Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust, Crewe, Cheshire. Article accepted for publication: November 2003
The new Agenda for Change pay system is proving to have a few teething problems, with some nurses actually seeing their pay fall slightly upon being switched over to the new bandings at early implementer sites. But, ever optimistic, employers are hopeful that the difference should balance out over the coming year …
Liz Lees and Sian Wade explore the concept of rapid response. Liz Lees RGN, Dip Nursing, Dip Health Services Management, BSc (Hons), MSc, Kings Fund Leadership Programme. Sian Wade RGN, DN Cert, DPSN, BSc, MA Gerontology, PG Dip Ed. Article accepted for publication March 2002
Robin Cooper describes the development of a vascular assessment unit and the use of telemedicine at a primary care diagnostic and treatment centre
Robin Cooper RGN, Dip DN, CPT is a Wound Care Specialist, North Hampshire PCT.
Article accepted for publication: October 2003
