A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Clinical
A review of articles published between 2000 and 2013, retrieved from
This article discusses the role of the practice nurse (PN) in the pro
Managing pain following major abdominal surgery remains a challenge.
Involving and empowering people who use health services, and taking t
There is an increasing trend towards self-collection of samples for s
A review of the literature was conducted to explore the experience of
In a time of increasing cultural diversity, it is essential that heal
The effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TEN
The implementation of person-centred care is considered complex and h
This article, the last in the life sciences series, is the second of
This article explores some of the issues surrounding safeguarding vul
This article, which forms part of the life sciences series and is the
Aim To explore how ward staff, including nurses and healthcare support workers, experience patient death in an acute medical setting.
Reforms to the NHS following the passing of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 have created new purchaser organisations with responsibility for planning the configuration of healthcare services in their geographic areas.
Sexual reproduction is the process in which a male sperm unites with a female ovum to permit fertilisation. Each fertilised cell contains a set of chromosomes from each parent, therefore both the male and female gametes contribute equally to the process of reproduction.
The sexual health setting provides many opportunities for nursing students to meet the competencies set out in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards for Pre-Registration Nursing Education.
With increasing health service cutbacks, cost-effectiveness is a central issue in many wound care decisions. Clinicians are frequently required to justify clinical decision making in terms of health benefits obtained and the cost to health service providers.
Pressure ulcers can have a significant effect on patients’ health and quality of life.
