title: Practice question.
abstract: Sam Boobier, community matron lead, Bristol Community Health Community matrons case manage a group of predominantly housebound older patients with long-term conditions, who are at high risk of emergency hospitalisation. They are experienced registered nurses trained in the management of long-term conditions and have advanced practice skills in holistic history taking and physical examination. They are able to assess, diagnose and treat people, including prescribing medications for a range of clinical situations that often affect people with long-term conditions.