A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
<p>Diet is important in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease.
<p>Subarachnoid haemorrhage affects up to 9,000 people a year in the UK (Lindsay and
<p>Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, fluctuating neurological condition for whic
<p>The authors describe the structure and functions of the liver, as well as the mai
<p>Travel risk assessment is an essential component of travel consultation, and is a
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) causes signific
<p>Injuries to the hand and wrist are common, and incorrect diagnosis and management
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Nurses use critical analysis skills in their
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Children with daytime or night-time enuresis
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus.
<p>Nurses should have an understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people. In this article, Mervyn Townley introduces a number of concepts that relate to these needs.</p>
<p>The authors discuss the use of action learning to help nurses based at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Trust develop clinical leadership skills.</p>
<p>Rehabilitation following stroke begins as soon as the patient is medically stable and continues after discharge from hospital. This article describes the processes involved.</p>
<p>The interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias plays an important role in the diagnosis of cardiac disorders. Helen Hand examines the physiology of the heart, the electrical conduction mechanism, cardiac rhythm disorders and cardiac monitoring.</p>
The author argues that nurses should adopt a health promotion role with people who have learning disabilities. This will enable them to build partnerships with patients and develop caring relationships.
