A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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International student exchange is an opportuni
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First in a series about conditions with common symptoms that constitute syndromes
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This article outlines the difficulties that people with severe and pr
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There is increasing evidence that the Health Equalities Framework (HE
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This article explores the lived experiences of five nursing students
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Physical intervention techniques must continue to be refined and deve
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Physical intervention techniques must continue
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This article explores the benefits of a multidisciplinary team in a l
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This article explores the use of the atypical antipsychotic drug, ris
Sleep problems in children with learning disabilities are common and affect their health and learning, and the health and well-being of their parents and carers. The use of melatonin in this population is growing, but research on its efficacy and safety is conflicting.
The population of people with intellectual disabilities – this is the international term used to describe a learning disability – is increasing and ageing, and many require frequent access to healthcare services for assessment, treatment and care.
Learning disability liaison nurses can ensure that people with learning disabilities receive high-quality care in hospital. This article reports the findings from an evaluation of a learning disability liaison nurse service.
An evaluation of vision champion training for community learning disability healthcare professionals
Visual impairments are common in people with learning disabilities, but identification, treatment and care can be difficult.
Sex and relationships are areas of taboo and disempowerment for marginalised groups such as people with learning disabilities. These topics also appear to be areas of unease for healthcare professionals.
People with epilepsy have a higher risk of bone fractures than those without the condition, and contributing factors include increased risk of falls, combined with poor bone health.
