Communication Resources

Joanne Wright gives an overview of some of the commoner reasons for ear and hearing problems seen in the general practice setting.
Joanne Wright RGN, RM is a Practice Nurse, Brighouse, West Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication: August 2005

Topics:  Deafness

Clare-Louise Nicholls discusses the need for good liaison and communication when supporting vulnerable older people at home.
Clare-Louise Nicholls RGN, Dip N., Cert MHS is Older Peoples Services Lead at Cotswold and Vale Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005

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

Barbara Borwell discusses how an individual’s ability to deal with the practical features of stoma care will differ, therefore, requiring unpredictable levels of intervention. This article focuses on the principles of stoma care acknowledging the importance of factors, which can enhance the quality of life

Barbara Borwell MA (Ed), RGN, ENB 216, ENB 980, Dip. Counselling, Cert. Psychosexual Counselling & Therapy, NDN Cert. City & Guilds FETC, BCN is an Independent Nurse Consultant/Lecturer, Nationally/Internationally

Article accepted for publication: April 2011

Topics:  Support