A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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<p>In an age of increasing litigation, it is important for tissue viability practiti
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This article examines the first 12 months (th
<p>This article examines the first 12 months (the common foundation programme) of a
<p>The Midlands multiple sclerosis (MS) nurse group developed a benchmark for relaps
<p>Aim To clarify the ill-defined concept of patient advocacy and develop a model.&l
<p>Bites from dogs, cats, bats and monkeys are the most common source of rabies infe
<p>Aim To explore secondary school students’ health knowledge, attitudes and behavio
<p>This article describes the setting up and evaluation of a course for ward-based n
<p>Aim To evaluate a year-long trial of a nursing shift pattern involving two 12-hou
<p>In addition to state registered dietitians, nurses and other health professionals
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Background The socio-economic costs of healthcare associ
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This article examines the implications for ed
<p>Background The physical healthcare needs of patients in medium secure units (MSUs) are often overlooked.
<p>At a recent conference workshop, a group of specialist nurses examined their attitudes towards individuals with multiple sclerosis moving into long-term care.
Background In the UK, access to psychological support for people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) is arbitrary, despite the fact that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recognises that the provision of adequate support can po
<p>Aim To examine the process and outcome of the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat depression.</p> <p>Method The study was undertaken at an acute psychiatric assessment and treatment centre based in the community. The centre operates an open referral system.
<p>Following his research (Wright 2002), David Wright developed this protocol for nurses to use when administering medication to patients who have swallowing difficulties.</p>
<p>Background Prostate cancer is a life-threatening disease that is not curable but can be controlled through treatment. Current treatments can result in unpleasant and distressing side effects for patients.
