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<p>Stroke is the most common cause of adult neurological disability in the UK.
<p>Many patients are unable to eat, while others are malnourished and therefore may
<p>As part of my role as a nurse practitioner in a GP surgery, I am responsible for
<p>Diabetes is a serious public health concern in the UK.
<p>This article reviews the literature on quality of life of people with venous leg
<p>I work on an acute oncology inpatient ward where fungal infections are common.
<p>This article aims to provide an update on the anatomy of, and some of the conditi
<p>This article aims to provide an update on the anatomy of, and some of the conditi
<p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive condition character
<p>I found this article timely and interesting because I work in an emergency depart
<p> Aim To elicit the experiences of patients with bladder problems following stroke
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A human factors approach to patient safety offers a means of minimising the incidence and
<p>Aim To elicit the experiences of patients with bladder problems following stroke in one dedicated stroke unit and to share these findings with the multidisciplinary stroke team.</p> <p>Method A structured questionnaire was completed by 40 inpatients who had an identified blad
<p>I often assess patients who are reportedly confused or considered to have ‘early dementia’. Some patients were living independently and their confusion is of recent onset. Such symptoms might indicate delirium, so I was interested to read the learning zone article.</p>
<p>This article aims to inspire nurses to recognise how human factors affect individual and team performance.
<p>There are many idiosyncrasies relating to the development and management of type 2 diabetes in the south Asian population. This article highlights the epidemiology of type 2 diabetes and reasons for the high prevalence in this population.
<p>I work in a post-anaesthetic care unit, where staff may have to care for patients who have had a tracheostomy inserted in theatre. I also work in an intensive care unit (ICU) that carries out tracheostomies.</p>
<p>This article describes two initiatives from the National Patient Safety Agency, which were developed to address important areas of harm to patients.
