A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
<p>This article provides an overview of chronic disease management for patients.
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This article outlines contemporary guidelines
<p>Nurses regularly take the lead in wound management.
<p>This article surveys the ward nurse’s role in reducing the risk of infection.
<p>Peritoneal dialysis has much to offer patients with chronic renal failure who wis
<p>A dedicated travel health service in primary care has many benefits for practice
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This article identifies the physiological asp
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This article examines thrombolytic therapy, t
<p>This article examines complications in early pregnancy and outlines their managem
The primary tool used by nurses to assess a patient’s neurological status is the neurological observation chart incorporating the Glasgow Coma Scale. This article explains the correct use of the chart and how to interpret the findings.
More than 12,500 people in England have sickle cell disorders. This article explains how these disorders can be inherited and discusses the associated clinical problems.
<p>The arterial catheter is one of the most common monitoring tools available in the intensive care unit. However, as an invasive device it has the potential to cause complications, especially when managed by inexperienced staff.
<p>This article aims to increase understanding of nightlife health and the potential for nurses to reduce some of the negative health consequences associated with nightlife activity.</p>
<p>This article outlines the evidence for exercise and dietary influences on many of the major disease risks for women around the menopause and after, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer and osteoporosis.</p>
<p>A patient’s attitude to a newly acquired disability can often be the determining factor in successful rehabilitation.
