Make meetings productive

Caz Brown

In the media spotlight

John Illman

Notice board

Stepping up to the mark

Dianne Watkins, Dianne Watkins

Diabetes

Karen Whittaker

Key principles involved in applying and removing wound dressings

Irene Anderson

Improving wound and pressure area care in a nursing home

Kate Sprakes, Julie Tyrer

Assessment and management of pain in the paediatric patient

Ingrid Baulch

Mark world diabetes day by taking a free risk score test

Sir Steve Redgrave

Improving care in hospital for people with dementia

Gary Blatch

Evaluating research should be taught in nurse training

Chris Humm

I am no fan of the white coat, but doctors need to stand out

Rob Galloway

Increased specialisation can hamper a holistic approach

Pat Crosby

Conflicting demands in the real world of nursing

Liz Burkitt

History-takers should enquire about passive smoking status

Bridget Ryan

Regular monitoring is essential for patients living with lung disease

Nell Smith

The best of the week’s health-related TV and Radio

Margaret Paul

Neuropathy Association

Smoke Free in 30 Days – The Painless, Permanent Way to Quit

Jennifer Percival

Nursing the Surgical Patient – Third edition

Bev Al-Azzawi

Becoming a Nurse – A Textbook for Professional Practice

Irene Mabbott

Webwise

Greta McGough

Starting out - I was shocked, then inspired, by visit to indian mission hospital

Jenni Clark

So much record-keeping is a waste of time

Gay Lee

Readers panel-Oiling the cogs of consortia

Linda Drake, Bríd Hehir, Candice Pellett, Alison Crumbie

An apple a day keeps memory loss at bay, finds David Newnham

David Newnham

Delivering care is a fine balancing act

Gary Jones

Voices - Exercising choice presents unexpected challenges, writes Chris Beasley

Dame Chris Beasley

Injection of hope

Mary Elliott

In denial

Jane Bates

Raising the bar

Sue Learner

Free to visit all hours

Alison Handley

A resourceful step

Alison Moore

Financial incentive scheme improves health outcomes

Hearing loss in adolescents has increased in a decade

Otitis media can develop at different speeds bilaterally

Overeating during pregnancy could increase birthweight

The nurse-led primary provider in which all staff have a stake

Singing nurse trio belt out manilow classic for charity

Sally Gillen

Competition calls for shared innovation

Programme aims to empower staff

Fewer falls when leaders are on wards

NHS chief warns of a difficult transition for health service staff

Nationwide death monitoring scheme to be introduced

News In brief

Specialist posts in jeopardy as efforts to save money intensify

Erin Dean

NPSA issues guidance on blood loss

Senior doctor makes school nursing plea

Webcams invade patients’ privacy, says the Rcn

Sexual health scheme for teens launched

Special award renamed in tribute to campaigner claire rayner

Changes at the DH prompt union fears over profession’s influence

Erin Dean, Dame Chris Beasley

Cancer specialist honoured at Tv awards ceremony

Rcn urges pay review body to guarantee wage increases

Tamsin Snow

Defending the front line

Graham Scott