A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Urinary tract infections in catheterised patients continue to present
Nurses should be able to apply evidence-based practice in a way that
Systematic reviews and patient safety initiatives recommend that oral
Aim To determine whether communication networks exist in
This article describes how unregistered practitioners, such as health
The seventh and final article in the series on Leading Better Care ex
Human beings are error prone.
Clinical research nurses (CRNs) have a vital role in the conduct and
This article is the sixth in a series of seven describing the journey
This article explores issues surrounding the supply of emergency cont
This article the fifth in a series of seven, describes the measures t
This article is the fourth in a series of seven articles relating to
Most nurses are involved in medicines management, which is integral to promoting patient safety. Medicines management is prone to errors, which depending on the error can cause patient injury, increased hospital stay and significant legal expenses.
The number of platelet transfusions has risen steadily over the past five years. This article addresses some of the reasons for this increase and examines current transfusion practice in relation to findings of national audits of platelet use and current research.
This is the third article in a series of seven articles on an initiative in NHS Lanarkshire. Visible clinical leaders can have a significant effect on patient care and standards of practice.
This article, the second in a series of articles on Leading Better Care, describes the actions undertaken in recent years in NHS Lanarkshire to improve selection processes for nursing, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) posts.
Informed consent is fundamental to the protection of the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients in clinical research.
People with learning disabilities have poorer health than their non-disabled peers, and are less likely to access screening services than the general population.
