A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
Injections are routinely administered by nurses in acute care setting
<p>Caring for those who are dying and their families is a challenging aspect of nurs
Gout is a painful inflammatory condition that can affect a variety of
Nurses work in a healthcare system in which different partners in car
<p>I work in an emergency assessment unit, and have worked in several stroke units.
This article aims to improve nurses’ knowledge of wound debridement t
<p>While I was aware of the link between high serum cholesterol and cardiovascular d
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem
<p>Acute confusion, an acute cognitive impairment associated with severe illness, is
Foot and ankle injuries are common and can have a significant effect
<p>Asthma has become increasingly common in the older population.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be obtained from f
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common healthcare-associated infection that can cause patients extreme pain and discomfort, resulting in prolonged hospitalisation and additional costs to the NHS.
The pulse is a significant indicator of health and can provide valuable information to help make an accurate diagnosis. All nurses should be competent in taking and interpreting the pulse, and developing their expertise in this vital sign.
<p>The use of topical treatments in my practice area is common, and patients with different skin conditions use these treatments.
Alcohol is one of the three leading causes of liver disease in the developed world. Patients with alcohol-related liver disease are often cared for in general wards and hospitals, rather than specialist centres.
The breaking of bad news was traditionally regarded to be the time when a doctor and nurse sat down with a patient and family members to provide information about, for example, a life-limiting diagnosis or a poor prognosis.
<p>As an intensive care nurse with experience of caring for critically ill patients in the UK and on deployed operations overseas, I found the CPD article useful in reviewing the pathophysiology of a pneumothorax, use of intrapleural chest drains, observations that should be recorded, and n
