Jane Alder & Rosemarie Winter describe an information technology system which contributes to the prevention and management of pressure sores in community nursing.
Jane Alder BSc (Hons), RGN, DN, Dip HE, ENB N49, N18 was professional Lead Nurse - District Nursing, United Bristol Healthcare Trust, Bristol, at the time of writing and now works as District Nurse - Lead, East Gloucestershire NHS Trust, Community Services, Gloucestershire. Rosemarie Winter BA (Hons) is Assistant Community Information Manager, United Bristol Healthcare Trust, Bristol.
Article accepted for publication April 2001.
Amira Obeid discusses the importance of prevention and early detection of diabetes as emphasised by the NSF.
Amira Sarah Obeid MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, RM, RHV, DPS:N (CHS), FETC, Cert FP, Dip CHD, CIDC, ENB 7310 is a Nurse Practitioner, Lordswood Surgery, Birmingham. Article accepted for publication: September 2002
