Teamworking and the law
Working in teams raises some specific medico-legal issues, writes Sue Parker. Read more
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Sunburn - Protecting children against skin cancer
Nurses have helped develop an education programme to promote sun protection, writes Sarah Wild. Read more
Forging partnerships with older people
Nurses are playing an integral role in the Partnerships for Older People Projects programme, writes ... Read more
Policy digest - Consultation on the future of tobacco control
What is it? In line with the Cancer Reform Strategy 2007, this consultation paper announces the gove... Read more
Q&As - Improving your written communication skills
Q: I have been asked to write reports and contribute to a newsletter, how can I improve my written c... Read more
Tailoring healthcare services to engage South Asian patients
A social enterprise in south Warwickshire is delivering patient education initiatives to meet the ne... Read more
Consulting with patients who do not speak English
Language problems can undermine care of patients from overseas, says Jonathan Haslam. Read more
How to make use of the WiPP career framework
The Working in Partnership Programme's career framework for general practice nursing can help nurses... Read more
Career profile - Nurse partner and practice nurse
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