Resources

Sylvie Hampton reviews three ancient dressings that have experienced a revival.
Sylvie Hampton is a Tissue Viability Consultant in Eastbourne.
Article accepted for publication: August 2005

Topics:  Maggots

Zahra Pah Lavan gives an overview of Multiple Sclerosis and the treatments available.
Zahra Pah-Lavan RN, BSc (Hons) is a freelance writer.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005

Topics:  Myelin sheaths

Carole Withers reviews the literature surrounding the link between sudden infant death and babies who share beds with their parents.
Carole Withers RGN, HV, BSc (Hons) is a Health Visitor, North Kirklees PCT, West Yorkshire. She wrote this when she was a Student Health Visitor.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005

Ethical issues in community care

Gill Harris discusses the ethical issues surrounding a patient with Motor Neurone Disease who would not comply with treatment and medication regimes.
Gill Harris BSc (Hons), DN is a District Nurse, Adur, Arun & Worthing PCT.
Article accepted for publication: October 2005

Topics:  Beneficience

Maureen Benbow gives an overview of how national policy is helping to drive forward changes within the management of diabetes and diabetes related foot ulceration and problems.
Maureen Benbow MA, BA, RGN, HERC, is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: July 2005