A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Clinical
Informal carers have a pivotal role in caring for patients who have h
This is the seventh article in a series examining how nurses can deve
Bell’s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is the most common cause o
Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterised by widespread muscul
This is the sixth article in a series exploring genetics and genomics
This is the fifth in a series of articles on genetics.
Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptoms
Evidence indicates that the risk of attempted suicide is a significan
This article examines how to develop confidence and competence in tai
Compassion in Practice is a policy introduced in Eng
This is the second in a series of articles on genetics.
This is the second in a series of two articles on improving end of li
The genetics education framework for nurses first published in 2003 has been revised to reflect advances in genomic research and technology and its implications for practice. The framework now comprises eight competency statements.
This is the first of two articles about improving end of life care for terminally ill patients in a district general hospital.
Grounded theory is a systematic research approach involving the discovery of theory through data collection and analysis. In particular, the focus is on uncovering patterns in social life that individuals might or might not be aware of.
Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that can reduce patients’ quality of life, and is a major risk factor for foot ulceration and limb amputation.
Old age, pressure ulcers and malnutrition may co-exist. Wounds in older people may already be slow to heal as a result of compromised skin integrity, which occurs as part of the normal ageing process.
Aim To report on the introduction of intentional rounding in an NHS trust.
Method A two-stage pilot project with participatory methods underpinned by core practice development principles was undertaken to introduce intentional rounding.
