Publisher's Synopsis
This book is based on material generated by a DHSS-funded research project into developments in community nursing since the 1974 reorganisation of the National Health Service. The community nursing staff involved comprise health visitors, district nurses and practice nurses.;A wide range of issues is addressed, including manpower, education, health service priorities, government policies, changing professional roles and innovations in professional practice. Recent reports such as the Cumberlege Report, with its proposals for innovations such as neighbourhood nursing teams and the introduction within these of nurse-practitioners, are discussed. The authors examine ideas thought promising in professional nursing and medical circles, and consider evaluative research undertaken to assess the pros and cons of developments. Areas where research is needed into developments are identified. The book is essential reading for all practising community nurses and policy-makers for these areas.;This book should be of interest to practising community nurses and policy makers for these areas.
