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Clinical Governance — striking a balance between checking and trusting

30 June 1999

Nursing Standard

Book Review

Clinical governance is a key component of a new approach to quality management in the health service. Clinical governance clarifies the responsibilities and...

Nurse prescribing - implications in practice

07 July 1999

Nursing Standard

Art&Science tissue viability

It's almost 14 years since Baroness Cumberlege, in her review of community nursing services, first described the difficulties faced by community nurses caring for...

The tissue society viability

12 October 1999

Nursing Standard

Book Review

The Care of Wounds explores wound management, using the author's vast experience in the field of tissue viability.

Telemedicine in educational settings

16 July 2003

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The use of telemedicine to enhance patient care is well documented in the literature (Currell et al 2001); however, its use in educational settings requires further...

Improving wound care through clinical governance

07 April 1999

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The fundamental role of nurse specialists is to improve and maintain the quality of patient care across the organisation. Heather Newton looks at the specialist...

Viral infections of the skin: clinical features and treatment options

28 August 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Viral infections of the skin can cause significant distress and embarrassment for people who are affected. This article explores four specific viral infections that...

Using emollients to promote safe and effective skin care for patients

09 August 2021

Nursing Standard

Skin

The role of emollients in the treatment of dry skin conditions is often underestimated. Emollients promote optimal skin health and prevent skin breakdown, and their...

Diagnosing, assessing and managing cellulitis

04 December 2023

Nursing Standard

Effective practice

Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection that affects the deep dermis and surrounding subcutaneous tissue. Although it is a common condition, it is often...

An unusual case of tissue breakdown secondary to TB

24 October 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Despite the many advances in technology, research and educational initiatives in tissue viability, wound management remains a complex and challenging area for...