A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
<p>The author provides an overview of common stoma complications and their practical
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Injuries to the foot and ankle are common pre
<p>Breathlessness poses a significant problem in cancer care.
<p>The authors outline the nature of sex and relationships education, and discuss th
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A wound resulting from cancer means that the
<p>Patients with dual diagnosis of substance misuse and mental health problems prese
<p>This article provides an overview of common gastrointestinal infections in the UK
With the ever increasing prevalence of obesity, it is a major priority in primary health care that effective strategies are implemented to curb this trend.
<p>The recent increase in demand for intensive care facilities has resulted in a growing number of patients experiencing periods of critical illness in acute ward areas (Murchand Warren 2001).
<p>Epilepsy is a global condition, affecting at least 50 million people (Reynolds 2001). Judith Lanfear provides an overview of the classification, treatment and management of epilepsy, as well as examining the social impact of living with this condition.</p>
The authors describe the serious condition diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness. They discuss the nurse’s role in caring for patients with this condition, as well as in education.
Most acute wards occasionally receive patients with tracheostomies, but relatively infrequent experience of caring for these patients means that nurses have limited opportunities to practise their knowledge and skills.
<p>This article discusses the development and implementation of a BSc(Hons) programme in critical care practice and the new English National Board D14 award, transferable skills in critical care nursing practice (ENB 2000).</p>
