This book examines how nurses will provide a first-point-of-contact consultation service as an alternative to going to see the doctor. It analyses the different nurse practitioner models around the world and presents a proposal for the UK, using research material to describe the impact of this kind of nurse practitioner on patients, doctors and other nurses. The book proposes practical steps through which this model can be implemented within Primary Care Groups, and considers the professional implications for doctors and nurses. Among the conclusions reached in the book are: * nurse practitioners are acceptable to both colleagues and patients * they will have an increasing impact on the nature of the work of doctors * the role of general practitioners may develop to complement the emerging role for nurses. The book is relevant and important reading for everyone who will be affected by these developments, including nurses, doctors, health service managers and policy makers.
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This guide describes methods and approaches to developmental mentoring according to the standards of Britain's "Agenda for Change--Knowledge and Skills Framework." Healthcare organizations, health professionals, mangers, and other staff can utilize this guide to gain advice on how to set up mentoring schemes, run mentoring programs, and evaluate pr
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- PublisherCRC Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1857756495
- ISBN 13 9781857756494
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages168