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Laurie Chapman discusses the use of ­honey on a neuropathic ulcer and the research that influenced the nurse’s choice of dressing.

Laurie Chapman RGN, DN Dip is a District Nursing Sister in Calne, Wiltshire.

Article accepted for publication: June 2008

Topics:  Heavy exudate

Alison Bardsley aims to provide a summary of the evidence available for the use of anti-infective coated or impregnated catheters.

Alison Bardsley MSc, RGN, DN Cert is Oxfordshire Continence Services Manager, Oxfordshire PCT

Article accepted for publication: December 2008

Dr Damien Grenier de Cardenal, Dr Jean Pierre Rifler, Dr Catherine Salomon discuss three wound management case studies.

Dr Damien Grenier de Cardenal, Department of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, La Source Regional Hospital, Orleans, France

Dr Jean Pierre Rifler, Head of Emergency Department, Intercommunal Hospital, Montbard, France

Dr Catherine Salomon, Laboratoires Urgo, Chenove, France

Lorna Glenn discusses how a practice audit led to the awareness of an increased need to undertake HbA1c testing more frequently for diabetic patients.

Lorna Glenn RCN is a Community Staff Nurse, Birmingham

Article accepted for publication: August 2008

Topics:  GMS Contract

Student nurse Carly Shaw discusses her innovative health promotion tool produced as part of her Diploma in Child Nursing course at the University of Huddersfield

At the time of writing Carly Shaw RN Child was a student at the University of Huddersfield.