There have been major advances in practice nursing in recent years,and a rapid expansion in the role of the practice nurse. ThePractice Nurse Handbook is an essential guide to all aspectsof clinical practice, health promotion, and practice management,for nurses in general practice. The handbook includes chapters oncommon medical conditions, screening tests, sexual health, mentalhealth, chronic disease management, travel health, immunisations,and emergency situations. It addresses legal issues, changes inprimary care, nurse prescribing and covers key issues in teamworking. Each chapter contains suggestions for reflection onpractice and presents the underlying evidence base.The fifth edition of the Practice Nurse Handbook has beenrevised and updated to include the latest policy developments,including the National Service Frameworks, changes to the GPcontract, information on primary care organisations, Quality andOutcomes Frameworks and new roles for practice nurses