CPD articles

A number of risk factors exist for pregnant w

06 Mar 2002

<p>The interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias plays an important role in the diagnosi

01 Mar 2002

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare blood v

28 Feb 2002

<p>This article outlines the development of an assertive outreach team at Tees and N

20 Feb 2002

<p>Abnormal vaginal discharge is a common presenting problem in women of reproductiv

20 Feb 2002

Although peptic ulceration is a common and of

13 Feb 2002

Asthma is a distressing and disabling conditi

06 Feb 2002

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory joint disease in the

30 Jan 2002

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory joint disease in the

30 Jan 2002

The injecting drug user is likely to present

23 Jan 2002

Adequate nutrition is essential for maintaini

16 Jan 2002

The complexity of intravenous therapy practic

09 Jan 2002

<p>Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in the western world and the second most common cause of death, after lung and breast cancer. Gillian Knowles discusses population screening, risk factors and treatment management of this disease.</p>

09 Jan 2002

In this article, Bob Price discusses how patients might feel when experiencing an embarrassing problem and ways in which nurses can help to alleviate the embarrassment.

12 Dec 2001

Effective management of diabetic foot disease requires a multidisciplinary approach and good communication between all healthcare professionals involved.

05 Dec 2001

When nursing children with minor burns and scalds, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the skin and the way it reacts to thermal injury.

28 Nov 2001

Evidence suggests that health professionals experience significant levels of occupational stress, which can lead to illness, increased absenteeism, high staff turnover, unsafe behaviour and increased accident rates.

21 Nov 2001

Pneumococcal pneumonia is associated with high mortality in immunocompromised and older people. The authors discuss the role nurses have in increasing awareness of vaccination and use of preventive interventions to target at-risk patients.

14 Nov 2001

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