CPD articles

Nurses have a professional and legal responsi

10 Jul 2001

Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer

03 Jul 2001

Food poisoning remains one of the most common

26 Jun 2001

Post-operative nausea and vomiting leads to u

19 Jun 2001

Compression therapy is an important element t

05 Jun 2001

This article gives a brief overview of the fu

05 Jun 2001

Complications can and often do arise followin

29 May 2001

Informed nursing care is crucial in effective

22 May 2001

Allergies are common and although their effec

15 May 2001

As people age, natural changes occur in the s

08 May 2001

Spasticity is a common symptom in people with

01 May 2001

Nurses are at risk of infection through injur

24 Apr 2001

The challenge for nurses in hospital and community settings is to recognise scabies, deal with it appropriately and to help educate those who are most vulnerable.

17 Apr 2001

Phobias are anxiety disorders that can have a significant impact on a person’s lifestyle, due to the distress and symptoms suffered.

10 Apr 2001

Hysterectomy is often thought of as a last resort, but it is a common operation and there are many reasons why it is carried out.

03 Apr 2001

The decision to amputate is a difficult one, but in some cases, amputation can greatly improve the patient’s quality of life.

27 Mar 2001

Beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists are the most widely prescribed bronchodilators and are used for symptomatic control and as ‘rescue’ medication for people with asthma and other chronic conditions affecting the airways.

21 Mar 2001

Malaria is a common and dangerous tropical disease, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through the bite of the anopheles mosquito.

14 Mar 2001

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