A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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This article provides an overview of encephalitis and addresses its diagnosis, some of the
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in hospital and community
This article provides an overview of the nursing considerations for p
As the population ages, an increasing number of people are developing
All UK nurses and midwives will be required to perform revalidation a
This article provides an overview of the care of patients undergoing
This article encourages the reader to consider sexuality and sexual h
Patient-centred care is a model of care that respects the patient’s e
Asthma is a common childhood disorder that has global significance.
Nurses are often urged to help patients learn about their illness and
This article discusses the clinical features of haemorrhagic shock an
Health care is constantly being reformed to improve the safety and qu
Critical thinking and writing are skills that are not easy to acquire. The term ‘critical’ is used differently in social and clinical contexts.
Nurses and midwives are asked to demonstrate the 6Cs (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment) of nursing in ‘everything we do’. Mentors have a crucial role in the provision of health care and in educating nurses and midwives.
Teamwork requires co-operation, co-ordination and communication between members of a team to achieve desired outcomes.
This article reviews the use of concept mapping as a person-centred problem-solving aid to assessment, risk management, care evaluation and care planning for nurses.
Older people have an increased risk of becoming malnourished when they are ill. Admission to hospital may affect their nutritional intake and nutritional status.
Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability in older people in the UK. The symptoms of joint pain and stiffness can lead to reduced joint function and deformity.
