Dr Kate Springett discusses the reasons why all practitioners have a responsibility for caring for the 'at risk' foot - and gives a few pointers on how this should be done.
Dr Kate Springett, Senior Lecturer, MSc Podiatry Course Leader, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton. Article accepted for publication: September 2003
Anne Baird describes the development of non-medical prescribing practices to date
Anne Baird RGN, ASI (Practice Nursing), MA (Nurse Practitioner) at Porter Brock Medical Centre, Sheffield Article accepted for publication January 2004
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
