A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
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Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems
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Healthcare professionals who support people who require an inhaler or nebuliser need to kn
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Keratoconus is a potentially sight-threatening condition
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People with Down’s syndrome enjoy a longer life expectancy now than t
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This article aims to give readers an overview of the Mental Capacity
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People who care for a family member who has learning disabilities fac
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The role of the nurse is vital in the management of childhood epileps
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People with learning disabilities experience health inequalities and
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This article examines the theoretical approac
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Safeguarding is an important role for learning disability nurses and
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Here we explore the enormous implications tha
The author describes the signs, symptoms, causes and results of problems with the amount of fluid in the body. Monitoring fluid balance is particularly important when caring for people with cognitive, communication and physical disorders.
The measurement of body mass index (BMI) is an important means of assessing the incidence of disease potential, but it should be used with caution and in conjunction with other clinical assessments and in due consideration of the holistic needs of the p
The diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy can be difficult in people with learning disabilities, and the best delivery of care depends on a treatment plan that is individualised to each person.
This article explores the concept of loss in relation to the support of people with learning disabilities. With appropriate help they can develop strategies to enable them to be more resourceful when they encounter loss and death.
Abuse is commonly experienced by adults with learning disabilities.
<p>Constipation is a common problem for patients in community and hospital settings. It can have significant personal costs for individuals, including discomfort, pain, reduced quality of life and other serious physical complications.
