One of the family

Article Abstract:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) specialist nurses provide care and support to patients and their families. They are part of a multi-disciplinary team concerned with the daily management of the disease. Nurses establish a close relationship with families often acting as the patient's advocat. The CF Nurse Specialist Forum has achieved professional status for CF nurses providing an educational as well as supportive role. The Forum is investigating preliminary charitable funding for specialist posts to ensure continuity of care.

Cystic fibrosis

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Confusions and challenges

Article Abstract:

Patients suffering from cancer need to be reassured about all aspects of their illness and treatment, and it is vital that nursing staff provide this. However, a study of staff on 12 wards catering mainly to cancer patients, revealed that many nurses are unable to talk to patients. A conclusion of this survey is that if nurses are unable to make accurate assessments of patients' problems, then it will be difficult for them to bring potential problems to the notice of doctors.

Cover Story, Surveys, Cancer patients, Nursing assessment, Communication in medicine, Medical communication

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Supply-side support

Article Abstract:

Infection control nurses (ICNs) should use their clinical experience to influence the purchase of supplies. The United Kingdom National Health Service spends four billion pounds sterling per annum on non-drug supplies. ICNs should be aware of purchasing practice. They should liaise with managers and supply centres. Cost-effective supply should aim at providing the correct quanity of high quality products when they are needed.

Management, Purchasing, Infection, Medical supplies

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