Resources

Elizabeth Haidar discusses the process of change management within a general practice For example in this situation, patients must be able to see a primary care professional within 24 hours and a GP within 48 hours.
Elizabeth Haidar BSc (Hons), MSc, RN is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Hillmeads Health Centre, Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Article accepted for publication: Jne 2005

Celia Cameron et al. give an overview of a scheme which is instrumental throughout the development of improving student learning in clinical practice thus minimizing the gap between theory and practice.
Celia Cameron, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Fiona Millar, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Carol McMillan, Practice Education Facilitator NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Moira Greco, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Karen Wilson, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
James Mack, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Carol Dickie, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Article accepted for publication: June 2005

Heather Stringer describes an innovative project to enhance family health issues in line with the Government health agenda.
Heather Stringer MSc, BA, RGN, RM, RSCN, RHV, Grad. Cert. Ed. PGDip. is a Public Health Visitor with Health On The Streets Team, North Bradford Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006

Topics:  Peer educators

Maureen Benbow gives an update on the use of VAC therapy for heavily exudating wounds in the community.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, HERC, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester, Chester.
Article accepted for publication: December 2005

Zahra Pah Lavan continues her neurology series with an overview of Alzheimers disease.
Zahra Pah-Lavan BSc (Hons), RN is a freelance health writer.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006