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: St Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park & St Mark's NHS Trust, Harrow, UK.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: McVey
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006291:Health Policy; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D006113:United Kingdom