Polly Buchanan explores some of the issues surrounding prescribing in practice. Polly Buchanan BSc (Hons), RGN, RM, Dip N. is a Consultant Nurse for Galderma UK. Article accepted for publication: May 2004
In her second article on preventing hip fracture, Carol Jones looks at compliance in residential care. Carol Jones SRN, SCM, HV, Health Ed Cert is Osteoporosis Prevention Officer, Dorset. Article accepted for publication: February 2004
Sylvie Hampton reviews the most common symptoms associated with fungating wounds and makes suggestions on how these can be managed in order to increase quality of life for the patient with a fungating wound. Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN is a, Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne. Article accepted for publication: September 2004
Pam McMahon discusses the need for enhancement of the health care assistant role in community care. Acknowledgements:
With thanks to Sue Bowles, C Grade Senior HCA for her hard work and commitment to the success of the development. Thanks also to the members of my team, and to those forward-thinking colleagues from other teams for the help and support they have given.
Marina Bigger explores the proposal that commissioning in the present environment depends on good teamwork
Marina T. Bigger MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, RHV, is a Service Improvement Manager, Nursing, Dental & Governance, Homefirst Community Trust - Article accepted for publication: March 2004
