Books in the Handbook For Community Nurses Series series

A guide to wound care, specifically written for community nurses. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle. Case studies are included.

States that effective public health strategies depend on surveillance, preventative measures, outbreak investigation and the institution of control measures including appropriate treatment.

Discusses healthy eating and nutrition, and includes an overview of healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition.