Practical General Practice Nursing

1st Edition - June 29, 2021

Authors: Marion Welsh, Susan Brooks

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This brand-new title Practical General Practice Nursing has been developed to support the professional development of the General Practice Nurse, in particular the ‘early career’ practitioner. This book provides a contemporary and practical approach to understanding the breadth and depth of this unique community nursing role. With the content developed by expert practitioners and nurse educators from across the UK this truly comprehensive book covers a wide range of clinical and professional topics.

Presented in an easy to read format, which is illustrated in full colour, this book represents an excellent resource to support the practice nurse in the delivery of evidence-based care. Marion Welsh and Sue Brooks, both of whom have wealth of experience in working as General Practice Nurses, have edited this first edition, whose key features include:

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Dedication
Copyright
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
List of Tables
List of Illustrations
1. Contemporary general practice nursing
Introduction
Impact factors affecting healthcare provision
Envisaging an NHS fit for purpose
General practice – contribution and structure
General practice nursing: Multifaceted, complex and evolving
Summary
Resources
References
2. Practice nursing: Responding to the public health challenges
Introduction
Contemporary public health
Social determinants of health and health inequalities
Public health priorities
Nursing and the gpn contribution to public health
Protecting health, promoting health, preventing ill health
Theories, models and strategies
Summary
Resources
References
3. Delivering quality healthcare in general practice
Introduction
Defining quality in healthcare
Clinical governance priorities
Delivering quality care in general practice
Measuring quality care – general practice
Continuous quality improvement
Summary
Resources
References
4. Anticipatory care: Person-centred management of long-term conditions in primary care
Introduction
Conceptualising LTC management within general practice
Development of LTC management and the GPN
Prevalence, demographics and healthcare burden
Health inequalities and LTCS
Drivers for LTC healthcare delivery
Health screening and surveillance
Person-centred models of care for LTCS
Anticipatory care planning and LTCS
Key learning points
Summary
Resources
References
5. Legal, ethical and professional practice: Frameworks for care delivery
Introduction
Legal frameworks for healthcare and social care delivery across the UK
Professional accountability
Ethical decision-making
Nursing roles – rights and advocacy
Professionalism, roles, relationships and power
Autonomy and competencies
Summary
Resources
References
6. The consultation
Introduction
Triage and consultation
Clinical decision-making
Health literacy
Safety netting
Referral
Summary
References
7. Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care
Introduction
Who is at risk?
Aetiology of COPD
Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
COPD assessment and diagnosis
COPD review
Smoking
Nonpharmacological management
Long-term oxygen therapy
The role of carers in COPD
End-of-life care
Summary
References
8. Managing asthma in primary care
Introduction
Definition, aetiology and presenting symptoms
Assessment and diagnosis
Management of asthma
Asthma education
Asthma review
Acute exacerbations of asthma
Summary
References
9. Managing cardiovascular conditions in primary care
Introduction
Hypertension: Assessment, diagnosis and management
The GPN role in the management of hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Chronic kidney disease
Summary
References
10. Managing endocrine conditions in primary care
Introduction
The endocrine system
Management of thyroid dysfunction
Role of GPN
Management of pancreatic dysfunction
Role of GPN
Summary
References
11. Managing neurological conditions in primary care
Introduction
Caring for patients with a neurological disease
Epilepsy
Management
Pharmacological treatment of tonic or atonic seizures
Multiple sclerosis
Risk factors
Ongoing management and health promotion
Parkinson’s disease
Summary
References
12. Managing mental health conditions in primary care
Mental health problems in primary care
Assessing and screening mental health status
Common mental health presentations
Treatment strategies for common mental health issues
Eating disorders
Serious mental illness
Self-harm and suicide
Adverse life events
Risk management and safety netting
Professional issues
Summary
References
13. Managing minor illness in primary care
Introduction
Respiratory conditions
Ophthalmic conditions
Ear conditions
Urinary conditions
Summary
References
14. The practice nurse’s role in optimising child health
Introduction
Caring for children
Children and young people’s physiological development
Children’s psychological development/ways of thinking
Consent
Child protection and safeguarding
Vaccination and immunisation
Allergies
Obesity and eating disorders
Skin
What is a child-friendly environment?
Summary
References
15. The practice nurse’s role in promoting sexual and reproductive health
Introduction
Cervical screening and general practice nurses
Sexually transmitted infections
Reproductive health – contraception
Female genital mutilation
Transgender healthcare
Summary
Acknowledgements
References
16. The practice nurse’s role in supporting people with learning disabilities
Introduction
Setting the contemporary scene
Advancing the healthcare and social care landscape
Legislation and safeguarding – UK perspectives
Assessing health needs: Implications for primary care
Networking healthcare and social care services for people with learning disabilities
Summary
Resources
References
17. Managing wounds in primary care
Introduction
Normal wound-healing process
Holistic wound assessment
Intrinsic factors
Extrinsic factors
Wound management
Selecting an appropriate wound dressing
Challenges in primary care
Leg ulcers
Summary
References
18. Managing dermatological conditions in primary care
Introduction
Skin physiology and anatomy
Managing the dermatology consultation
Assessment and management of dermatological lesions and rashes
Treating common skin complaints
Skin lesions or rashes of immediate or intermediate clinical concern
Summary
Resources
References
19. Travel healthcare
Introduction
The provision of travel health in a primary care setting
Travel risk assessment
Vaccine-preventable risks and their management
Non–vaccine-preventable risks and appropriate advice
Training for travel health
Summary
Resources
Essential guidance for travel health practice
National online travel health websites and helplines for healthcare professionals
Key resources for vaccines and immunisation training
Useful travel health sites for the general public
International resources
References
20. The future of general practice nursing
Introduction
The context for continuous professional development in the healthcare sector of the UK
Early preparation for GPN roles
GPN opportunities in education and research
Advanced practice – generalists and specialists
GPNS as leaders and strategists
Summary
References
Index