title: The diagnostic domain of nursing.
abstract: An initial reflective paper on the issue of nurses diagnosing medical problems was the origin of this debate (Cutler, 2000). A commentary on this paper (Johns, 2000) was published and raises some interesting questions for consideration. This paper offers a brief response to and consideration of the questions and issues raised in Johns' (2000) commentary. Further wider debate is encouraged.
authors.affiliation: University of Sheffield/Rotherham Intensive Therapy Unit, Rotherham S60 2UD. l.r.cutler@sheffield.ac.uk
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cutler
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D019555:Physician-Nurse Relations