Resources

Safeguarding children depends on the effective joint working between agencies and professionals that have different roles and expertise. Cynthia Condliffe critically appraises the role and expertise of the nurse in safeguarding children.
Cynthia Condliffe RGN, RSCN, BSc Public Health, BA Business Studies is a Community Children’s Nurse with lead in Clinical Governance, Winchester & Eastleigh Healthcare Trust, Hampshire
Article accepted for publication: May 2007

Topics:  Laming Inquiry

Sue Dillaway discusses the need for full holistic assessment of a patient’s needs when trying to increase compliance and concordance in leg ulcer management.
Sue Dillaway RGN is a Practice Nurse, East Sussex
Article accepted for publication: March 2007

Topics:  Sick role

Angie Jefferson reviews recent developments in dietary management of CHD, highlights major studies and outlines a practical approach to dietary change for the nurse practitioner.
Angie Jefferson BSc, RD, RPHNutr is a Consultant Dietician based in Berkshire.
Article accepted for publication: March 2008

Topics:  Type 2 diabetes

Sylvie Hampton gives an overview of the science of pH balance in wound management.
Sylvie Hampton MA BSc (Hons) DpSN RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne’s Wound Healing Centre, Eastbourne
Article accepted for publication: March 2008

Ann Winder gives a guide to the appropriate use of intermittent catheterisation.
Ann Winder RGN, Head of Continence Services & Professional Lead – Specialist Adult Services, Hertfordshire
Article accepted for publication: January 2008

Topics:  Sexuality