Coughs and colds: nurse management of upper respiratory tract infection.
BACKGROUND
Nurses in general practice are increasingly managing minor illness. This literature review examines the management of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) as one area of patient care where nurses can make a major contribution.


CONCLUSIONS
The challenge for nurses is to respond to the changing healthcare environment creatively and in collaboration with doctors and patients.
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003139:Common Cold / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents