http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/leadership/clinical-development-a-framework-for-effective-communication-skills/296359.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/leadership/clinical-development-a-framework-for-effective-communication-skills/296359.article This article outlines a framework for nurses to further develop their communication skills during interaction with patients. It also shows how to implement this framework in nursing practice. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/how-a-health-promotion-model-reduces-disabling-complications-of-diabetes/199689.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/how-a-health-promotion-model-reduces-disabling-complications-of-diabetes/199689.article The incidence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, and in England 1.3 million people - 2 to 3% - have the condition (DH, 2001a). Diabetes affects physical and psychological well-being, as well as lifestyle, relationships, income and life expectancy, and the financial implications are significant: 5% of the total NHS budget and 10% of acute-sector resources are spent on diabetes. Fri, 1 Oct 2004 00:00 GMT