A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Self-awareness is integral to the development
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This update intends to discuss some of the key issues around the needs of older people with mental illness in relation to administration of medicines; specifically consent and capacity issues.
Nurses are at risk of infection through injuries caused by infected sharps and needles. The authors discuss the prevention and management of such injuries.
Trichotillomania is characterised by recurrent hair-pulling, leading to noticeable hair loss, which in turn leads to a wide range of cognitive, behavioural and affective symptoms.
As the internet becomes increasingly accessible to more people, it is important to understand its relevance to nursing. Rod Ward discusses its benefits and drawbacks, and the need for evaluating web information.
The environment can have a profound effect on the quality of life for older people. This article describes how living and care environments can be improved for older people with cognitive impairment.
Health anxiety is characterised by an abnormal preoccupation with health and leads to a wide range of cognitive, behavioural and affective symptoms.
