Maureen Benbow explores the aetiology of fungating wounds and their management, the patient and the associated quality of life issues
Maureen Benbow MSc BA RGN HERC, is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: August 2009
Professor Matt Griffiths discusses the need for nurses to have their say when it comes to prescribing practices
Professor Matt Griffiths is an Independent Nurse Consultant, Visiting Professor of Prescribing & Medicines, University of Northampton, Senior Nurse for Medicines, University Hospitals of Leicester
Article accepted for publication: August 2009
British Continence Specialist Nurse Joanne Whiteley reports from the 39th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society in San Francisco, USA
Joanne Reynolds explores the topic of risk management, focusing on risk assessment.
Joanne Reynolds RN (Adult), DipHE, BSc(Hons), RNT, MSc, Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing). District Nurse, Liverpool Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication: August 2009
Mark Gagan reflects on the RCN position statement on assisted suicide
Mark Gagan is a Senior Lecturer, School of Health & Social Care, Bournemouth University.
Living with COPD can have an enormous impact on a patient’s quality of life. In this article Margaret Barnett looks at the various approaches available to help manage and support patients with breathlessness.
Margaret Barnett, RGN, MSc in Nursing Studies, COPD Dip. is a COPD Nurse Specialist, Team Lead, Estover Health Centre, Plymouth, Devon.
Article accepted for publication: August 2009
Acknowledgements: The author would like to thank Tony Fuqua Physical Exercise Instructor/Co-ordinator, Plymouth YMCA and Martha Clotworthy Physiotherapy Respiratory Clinical Specialist, South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for help with this article.
