title: Vantage point.
abstract: AS THE NEWLY configured primary care trust (PCT) boards in England slowly take shape, a fresh generation of PCT directors of nursing are taking stock of the work ahead.
authors.affiliation: Nursing at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Kent With thanks to Barrie Collins, newly appointed director of nursing at West Kent PCT.
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kay