Can an advanced nurse practitioner take on the role of senior house officer within a specialised area of practice: an evaluation.

This study looked at the impact of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) taking on the role of senior house officer (SHO) within obstetrics and gynaecology. It was anticipated that such a change would have benefits for patients and for service delivery. The project took place in the gynaecology department of a district general hospital.

Forensic examination of suspected child victims of sexual abuse in the UK: a personal view.

Expert opinion in child abuse has received considerable bad press and currently public confidence in this area of medical practice is low. Media interest has focused most on the diagnosis of factitious illness. However doctors who examine children in respect of proceedings arising from suspected sexual abuse should be mindful this area is potentially just as problematic.

Leading and co-ordinating a multi-nurse researcher project.

Leading and co-ordinating a research project is a complex undertaking involving management of people, processes, budget and material resources. The task is even more complex when there are nine nurse researchers collecting and analysing data in the midst of their practice. In this paper, Theresa Mitchell and Steve Jones describe the experiences of the project lead and co-ordinator responsible for planning and managing such a project in the Oncology Centre in Gloucestershire, UK.

Leading and co-ordinating a multi-nurse researcher project.

Leading and co-ordinating a research project is a complex undertaking involving management of people, processes, budget and material resources. The task is even more complex when there are nine nurse researchers collecting and analysing data in the midst of their practice. In this paper, Theresa Mitchell and Steve Jones describe the experiences of the project lead and co-ordinator responsible for planning and managing such a project in the Oncology Centre in Gloucestershire, UK.

A longitudinal study of joint pain in older people.

Background: Joint pain is extremely common in older people, but its natural history has been little described in the UK literature.

Methods: A UK general practice population was followed for 1 yr in 1998. There were 4804 subjects aged 75 yr and over who accepted the offer of health screening.

Brain haemorrhage in five infants with coagulopathy.

Most intracranial haemorrhages in infants after the neonatal period are secondary to non-accidental injury. Occasionally brain haemorrhages in non-mobile infants are due to an inherited coagulopathy. This may often be diagnosed with a coagulation screen on admission.

Psychological care of the haemodialysis patient.

The psychological care of patients at the haemodialysis unit is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the overall treatment of patients with end-stage renal failure. As more is understood and reported regarding the impact of psychological factors on physical processes it becomes crucial that good quality psychological care is delivered to patients by nurses working at the haemodialysis unit. This study aimed to look at haemodialysis patients' perceptions of their treatment to discover if a dialysis centre in Southern England might benefit from a more formal system of psychological care.

Statements: what to expect if you are asked to prepare one.

Nurses who are involved in an incident or event that may have repercussions such as a complaint or clinical negligence claim are likely to have to produce a written record. The trust's claims manager may be able to assist staff in this task. This paper describes the different situations in which a statement may be required and provides tips on preparation.

What to expect from an inquest and how to be prepared for difficulties.

An inquest aims to find out the facts surrounding a sudden death without apportioning blame. When a patient dies in hospital, if the cause of death is unknown or unnatural, nurses can be called to the inquest as witnesses. This paper explains how to prepare for this, what to expect during a hearing, and the importance of using the experience for reflective practice.