A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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<p>Fulfilling patients’ information needs has long been acknowledged as an important
<p>Media interest in fertility treatments and the technologies used in the quest for
<p>Concerns about risk management in A&E departments are compounded by incre
<p>Theories of aggressive and violent behaviour fall into a confusing range of categ
<p>In this discussion of audit, the authors describe a pilot study on discharge plan
<p>In response to the Culyer initiative (NHSE 1997) to bring research and practice c
<p>The role of the nurse in medical oncology is well defined and accepted, particula
<p>In this article, the author considers whether nursing research is more likely to
<p>Nurse practitioners have the opportunity to improve the detection and enhance the management of hypertensive patients and those susceptible to coronary heart disease (CHD).
<p>Even though blood pressure measurement is a common clinical procedure, this research found that many nurses did not understand or perform the technique correctly. The researchers recommend ways of overcoming this deficiency.</p>
<p>Hypertension is known to be a significant causative agent in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including stroke (Coope and Warrander 1986).
<p>Practice nurses spend much of their time attempting to improve patients’ health behaviour. In this article, the author, herself a practice nurse, describes how the use of change theories can help practice nurses to improve their working practices in health promotion.</p>
<p>Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder which affects between 1 and 3 per cent of the population. The condition is characterised by well defined red, scaly lesions which occur symmetrically, frequently on the elbows, knees, lower legs and scalp.
<p> Aim and intended learning outcomes </p> <p>The aim of this article is to provide a clear overview of altered body image, sufficient for you to make a competent assessment of the patient’s problems and to formulate a plan of cancer nursing care.
