Integrated Care Pathways
CHAPTER 7 Integrated Care Pathways Pauline Cardwell and Lucy Simms In Chapter 1 a review of the development of the nursing process and several models of nursing were outlined in…
Sexual Health
CHAPTER 6 Sexual Health Jim Richardson INTRODUCTION When addressing nursing considerations, the issues identified through considering the box case study 6.1 and the questions posed will help to identify those…
Young People and Truth Telling
CHAPTER 5 Young People and Truth Telling Catherine Monaghan INTRODUCTION Having open, honest, and clear communication channels with a patient is a key component for patient-centred care, which can in…
Integrating Research and Evidence‐Based Practice
7Integrating Research and Evidence‐Based Practice Adrina O’Donnell, Ruth Boyd, and Clare McVeigh Abstract Evidence‐based practice (EBP) is the integration of current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences. Whilst barriers…
Future Direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care
16Future Direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care Barry Quinn and Helen Kerr Abstract This chapter explores and examines the future direction and possible trends in practice and…
Non‐Medical Prescribing
12Non‐Medical Prescribing Laura Croan and Barry Quinn Abstract This chapter explores the background and development of non‐medical prescribing through supplementary prescribing and patient group directives to the rapid recent growth…
