Dr Philip Burnard gives an overview of culture and explores the notion of culture and how it relates to international differences in interpersonal communication and health care.
Philip Burnard PhD, RN is Professor of Nursing, Cardiff University, Wales; also he is Visiting Professor, The Royal Thai Army Nursing College, Thailand.
Article accepted for publication: June 2005
Alison Glover illustrates the challenges involved for district nurses when trying to implement the single assessment process
Alison Glover BA(Hons), RGN, SCM, HVCert, DPSON(DN)
is a District Nurse Team Leader, Redditch & Bromsgrove PCT.
Article accepted for publication: May 2005
In his second article William Bryans gives an overview of commissioning in the NHS.
William Bryans is the author of 'Resource Management in Health and Social Care' & 'Essential Checklists for Frontline Staff.' Both books are published by Radcliffe Medical.
Article accepted for publication: June 2005
Grace Davis & Diane Cockayne discuss whether there should be a greater emphasis within the supervision framework for group based peer support.
Grace Davis BA (Hons), Cert Ed., RGN, RM, RHV is a Nursing Lecturer.
Diane Cockayne BA (Law, Hons), LLM, RGN, RHV is a Lecturer.
Both are at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield.
Article accepted for publication: May 2005
Sylvie Hampton reviews three ancient dressings that have experienced a revival.
Sylvie Hampton is a Tissue Viability Consultant in Eastbourne.
Article accepted for publication: August 2005
Zahra Pah Lavan gives an overview of Multiple Sclerosis and the treatments available.
Zahra Pah-Lavan RN, BSc (Hons) is a freelance writer.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005
