In a series of articles, Kim Young & Linda Duggan have explored the importance of identification of Red Flags and safety-netting. The final article leads on from safety-netting and explores closure of the consultation and referral pathways
Kim Young MSc, PGCE, RN (Adult), NT, Dip HE Nursing (Adult) is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing & Health Studies.
Linda Duggan MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip HE (Nursing), RN, DN, NT is a Lecturer in Primary Care and Prescribing.
Both authors are employed by the Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Plymouth
Article accepted for publication: January 2010
JCN Excellence in Practice Awards runner-up, Lorna Glenn discusses the process of change management when introducing the concept of clinical supervision within a community nursing team
Lorna Glenn Dip HE Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons) Community Health Nursing is a District Nurse, Handsworth, Birmingham
Article accepted for publication: September 2009
Martin Tadej, Dr Steve Young & Sylvie Hampton discuss their use of Accel-Heal®, a Class IIA medical device that proved to be particularly effective in the management of non-healing wounds
Martin Tadej BA, RGN is a Tissue Viability & Research Nurse, Wound Healing Centre, Eastbourne
Dr Steve Young BSC, PhD, FRSM, Skin Science Consultancy
Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN Work at the Wound Healing Centre, Eastbourne
Ian Pomfret discusses the findings from two recent reports looking at catheter safety
Ian Pomfret RGN, NDN Cert, PWT is Lead Continence Adviser, NHS Central Lancashire.
Article accepted for publication: May 2010
Mr Duncan Stang, National Diabetes Foot Coordinator for Scotland and Advanced Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist Hairmyres Hospital NHS Lanarkshire:
Natalie McGeorge reviews a case study which discusses the complexities of holistic and family centred care in paediatric nursing
Natalie McGeorge is a student nurse at Huddersfield University currently studying for a BSc (Hons) Child Nursing.
Maureen Benbow explores the impact of ageing in relation to skin care and wound healing
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: July 2010
