A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Clinical
<p>Aim To determine what contributes to the professional fulfilment of registered nu
<p>This article, the last in this series, focuses on the ways a nurse can acquire re
<p>This article raises professional awareness of patients’ experiences of pain at wo
<p>Every patient attending the operating theatre will at some stage be at risk of de
<p> Aim To explore the impact of policy changes on care homes and the provision of n
Aim To explore the impact of policy changes on care home
<p>The sixth article in this series aims to provide you with sufficient knowledge to
<p> Summary Healthcare-associated infection is one of the major challenges to provid
<p>The Department of Health (2005) consultation document Best Research for Best Heal
<p>This article examines the work of a respiratory intermediate care team.
<p>This article introduces some of the issues involved in genetic testing and inform
<p>This article examines the main skin or wound assessment parameters used for patie
<p>This article reviews the essential background information nurses need to help them understand how genetics influences health and ill-health. The typical human genetic make-up is described, along with an explanation of how changes to this can result in disease.
<p>This article provides a broad overview of the issues relating to the abuse of older people. Information is included to help nurses identify suspected cases of abuse and guidance on how to manage these situations is provided.</p>
<p>This article discusses the rights of patients in relation to types of genetic tests and the broader implications for families. Use and misuse of genetic information is considered, including scenarios and points to consider.
<p>Over-the-counter food supplements and herbal medicines are a growth industry in the UK and are now regulated under European Union (EU) directives 2002/46/EC, 2004/24/EC and 2004/27/EC (European Parliament and Council of the European Union 2002, 2004a, 2004b).
<p>This article discusses approaches to dealing with transcultural care. Patient treatment can be improved by considering various cultural differences, establishing empathy, and focused listening.
This article discusses approaches to dealing with transcultural care. Patient treatment can be improved by considering various cultural differences, establishing empathy, and focused listening.
