Clare-Louise Nicholls discusses the need for good liaison and communication when supporting vulnerable older people at home.
Clare-Louise Nicholls RGN, Dip N., Cert MHS is Older Peoples Services Lead at Cotswold and Vale Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005
Mark Hamill and Marina Bigger discuss the services provided by health visitors.
Mark Hamill Dip Nursing, RN, is a Community Nurse, North & West Belfast HSS Trust.
Marina T. Bigger MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, RHV, is Service Improvement Manager for Nursing, Dental & Governance, Homefirst Community Trust.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005
Jacky Edwards gives an overview of the use of silicone gel in burn and scar management.
Jacky Edwards RGN, BSc (Hons), PGDE is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Burns Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.
Article accepted for publication: November 2005
Zahra Pah Lavan reviews some of the reported reasons for the health care workers' failure to comply with hand-hygiene policies highlighting the importance of hand hygiene awareness in everyday practice.
Zahra Pah-Lavan RN, BSc (Hons) is a freelance medical writer.
Article accepted for publication: March 2005
