A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
This article examines how patients and their
Vaccination is the answer to preventing bacte
This article examines the complexities of ide
In 2004 the first National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellen
Anaphylaxis is becoming more common, and rese
This article explores the issues involved whe
The management of chronic obstructive pulmona
Eczematous conditions are common in all age ranges; this article focu
There are good reasons to periodically review the meaning of your wor
This article discusses the impact of multiple sclerosis on people new
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common condition which has an impac
This article explores the problem of wound-related pain.
Nurses who work in primary care create, develop, implement, evaluate and critique policy with all the resulting ramifications for national and local practice development and patient care.
Practice skills are at the heart of successful primary health care. They are used to channel the knowledge and expertise of nurses into care strategies that benefit patients.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder that affects the synovial joints including the hip, knee, bones of the hands and the facet joints of the spine. It is the most common cause of disability in people aged over 55 years in the UK.
This article examines assessment and management strategies for all categories of domiciliary oxygen therapy for adult patients. It highlights the evidence underpinning each category, and enables dissemination of good practice to colleagues, patients and carers.
Although contraception is freely available, many women fail to use it effectively and some health professionals remain unaware of the full range of methods.
Although dignity has been written about extensively, there is still an opportunity to explore the translation of the concept into community-based nursing care.
