A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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The nurse practitioner (NP) position has not been embraced as eagerly
Identifying and managing emotionally distressed individuals who are a
The Isle of Wight Sexual Health Service (SHS) cervical screening init
Early childhood provides excellent opportunities for growth, yet it i
Simulated practice is one example of an education programme that test
Nurses play a pivotal role in stroke self-management, yet there is a
Research into fathers’ unique contributions to the physical, emotiona
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Pregnant women generally have 24-hour access to advice from maternity
Female genital mutilation (FGM) has become a major issue worldwide, i
The prison population in England and Wales is increasing and so is th
Many women experience pelvic floor dysfunction at some time in their
Spectrum Community Health Community Interest Company has set up a wellbeing team and devised a model that includes care pathways to improve health outcomes for vulnerable people.
This article outlines how health and social care services need to enable people with Parkinson’s disease to take control of their lives and what Parkinson’s UK is doing in partnership with health and social care professionals to achieve this.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term condition that affects patients’ and carers’ quality of life. It is important to develop and implement new approaches that bring together health and psychosocial care for people living with chronic illnesses such as PD.
As a profession, district nursing has experienced significant depletion in recent years. However, district nurses are centre stage in terms of the delivery of government policy to move care closer to the patient’s home.
Alongside growing longevity there has been an increase in the prevalence and incidence of chronic and debilitating conditions such as dementia, which in turn has increased demands on long-term care (Prince et al 2013).
School-aged children are leading a communications revolution, with ways of getting in touch shifting significantly. This article explores the effect of this development on healthcare professionals, particularly nurses.
