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Third Edition
By
Jeannett Martin, Senior Nurse Manager, MRC Epidemiology and Medical Care Unit, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, London, UK
Julia Lucas, MSc, RGN, General Practice Specialist Nurse, Practice Nurse Manager, Rosedean Surgery, Cornwall, UK
Description
This book is edited by two nurses who have extensive expertise and a strong commitment to general practice nursing. Its main focus is
clinical care and it is a readily accessible and detailed guide to the key areas in general practice. All chapters have been written
by experts in their particular fields and the majority also have a general practice nursing background. The content is evidence based
and each chapter includes a section on further sources of information including web-based resources. Following on from the highly successful
previous editions this handbook offers sound practical information and advice to nurses with a strong emphasis on patient care.
Audience
Practice nurses (18000) working at or towards specialist practitioner level
Contents
SECTION ONE - HEALTH PROMOTION & HEALTH EDUCATION
Women's health. Cervical and breast screening and abnormalities. Men's Health. Lifestyle
advice. Vaccination. Travel Health.
SECTION TWO - DISEASE MANAGEMENT.
Asthma. COPD. Diabetes. Epilepsy. Hearth disease in primary
care. Depression in primary care. Arthritis. Dermatology in general practice. Anticoagulation monitoring. User involvement in primary
care.
SECTION THREE - HEALTH MAINTENANCE & CLINICAL PROCEDURES.
Minor illness. A new approach to Ear care. Wound management.
Clinical procedures.
SECTION FOUR - MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
The use of IT in primary care. Accountability. Vulnerable
adults and children. Employment issues. Health and safety. Research and evidence-based practice. Writing for publication. Index.
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Hardbound, 576 pages, publication date: SEP-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07212-3
ISBN-10: 0-443-07212-4
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 30 Oct 2009
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