Esmerdis Berelian
Developing and enhancing digital skills: picture shows a nursing student working on her laptop
Why integrating digital skills in primary and  community nursing is a game changer 

Equipping and empowering nursing students to lead an AI-driven healthcare future

11 Nov 2025
Measles is still a major health issue despite being preventable by receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine
What you can and should do about the rise in measles cases

Primary care nurses are key to debunking the myths surrounding MMR vaccination

04 Sep 2025
When it comes to pioneering nursing work, the Bridge clinic at Southwark, the first of its kind in England, is at the forefront of specialised transgender healthcare
Our smart thinking and innovation can transform primary healthcare services

Successes in prisons, transgender services and holistic support for armed forces veterans

10 Mar 2025
A gift might seem trivial, but the consequences of a nurse accepting it could be significant
In 2025 we will continue to support your development and education

Primary Health Care’s new year continues with top-notch articles, why not get involved?

16 Jan 2025
There are many positive aspects of named nurses including development of a therapeutic relationship which people find beneficial and supportive
What’s in a name? When it comes to nursing care, quite a lot

Knowing nurses’ names can benefit patients and their nurses

12 Nov 2024
A montage of 4 different images, starting clockwise from top left: an older patient holds their shoulder as they discuss their symptoms with a nurse; a young patient talks to a nurse in a healthcare setting; a practice nurse uses a stethoscope to examine
Why I’m excited to be taking on the role of Primary Health Care editor

Esmerdis Berelian relishes the chance of helping to provide you with information and support

09 Jul 2024

5 Most Read Articles

‘Biased’ decisions and mistrust: what went wrong at one NHS trust?

The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast discusses distrust of senior management, as nu

Ethical dilemmas: what to do as a student if a patient refuses care

A refusal of care can be hard for nursing students to manage and, while it can be tempting to wal

Career standstill: nurses report feeling trapped and undervalued

Nurses feel undervalued, blocked and unable to progress in their careers, while at the same time

Redesigning the first point of contact for walk-in patients in the emergency department: a service evaluation of the First Encounter model

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Fast-track nursing degree apprenticeship to take just 15 months

The University of Exeter is seeking to launch a degree apprenticeship that will enab