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S Gooch

Publications and source records attributed to S Gooch.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1999

Extending prescribing: nurse prescribing and the Crown Review.

This article discusses the implications of the Crown Review of the Prescribing, Supply and Administration of Medicines on the medical profession and its relationship with other health-care professions. To appreciate the far-reaching implications of the review, it is necessary to reflect on its origins. This article will summarize the history of nurse prescribing, and the current context in which health care is delivered.

Delivery of Health Care↗
PubMed1999

Nurse prescribing and the Crown review.

By March 2001 26,000 district nurses and health visitors will have prescribing authority. Many hospital nurses do not realise the Medicines Act (1968) allows for the dose adjusting and supply of 'homely remedies'. There has been increasing concern about the legality of group protocols, as the term does not exist in law.

Clinical Protocols↗
PubMed1998

Developing a continence care programme.

A care programme approach to the care of patients with continence problems provides a framework within which a multidisciplinary team can work. The approach ensures patients are followed up at all stages of their care and clear referral pathways are provided.

Adult↗
PubMed1971

Common colds on Tristan da Cunha.

Eight epidemics of respiratory disease have been observed among islanders of Tristan da Cunha. They seem to be initiated by the arrival of ships and transmission seemed to occur as a result of close human contact but could not always be traced. Islanders suffered from less colds than those in less isolated communities.

Adult↗