title: Infection prevention and control in general practice.
abstract: Reducing healthcare-associated infections is a priority for the NHS. This article highlights infection prevention and control expectations for nurses working in general practice. Careful attention to detail and following recommended guidelines are good professional practice - protecting patients from infection and the practice from potential litigation.
authors.affiliation: Hillingdon Primary Care Trust, London, UK. beejaye.nunkoo@hillingdon.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Beejaye
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nunkoo
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pickles
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D011786:Quality Control; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom