title: Policy development.
abstract: The implementation of certain therapies within clinical practice is dependent on nurses taking the initiative and expanding their scope of practice. In incorporating therapies within nursing practice it is hoped that a more holistic approach to care can be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Friederick Salmon, St Mark's Hospital, St Mark's NHS Trust, Northwick Park, Harrow, UK.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: McVey
mesh_terms: D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006291:Health Policy; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans