Explores role of nursing in primary health care showing how policy informs practice. Issues covered include: health needs profiling, assessment, interprofessional work, quality of care, family carers and new nursing roles. `clear and readable ... discussions are well supported by research and provide a stimulating analysis of what is happening in Primary Health Care' - Phyllis Mallett, Thames Valley University`A useful book' - Nursing Times'A useful reference for primary health care practitioners, students of postregistration community nursing courses and health studies degree and postgraduate courses.' - Journal of Community Nursing'A useful introduction to aspects of the current primary care policy and their impact on nursing.' - Journal of Interprofessional Care