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This article re-evaluates the place of intuition in the hierarchy of nursing skills in the light of recent neuro-scientific findings
<p>This article provides a brief introduction to a seven-week series of articles that are underpinned by a competence-based genetics education framework.
<p>This article is the first in a series of seven which examine competence standards for nurses, midwives and health visitors in relation to genetics.
<p>This article discusses developments in prescribing legislation in relation to non-prescription medicines.
<p>Aim To investigate the effectiveness of a new community nursing model of care for clients with chronic leg ulcers in terms of levels of pain and ulcer healing.</p>
<p>Aim To evaluate the efficacy of a health promotion initiative on men’s knowledge of testicular cancer and self-examination rates.</p> <p>Method A quasi-expe
<p>Types of prescribing for non-medical staff are discussed and clarifications made regarding the current overlap in six forms of prescribing and administration of medicat
<p>Over the past 40 years, significant advances have been made in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart defects.
<p>Many thousands of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are linked to the insertion of an indwelling urethral catheter (Saint et al 2000).
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This article discusses the reasons why deaf patients might become angry and outlines de-escalation techniques that could be used by
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This article provides an overview of the knowledge and skills required for peripheral venous cannulation, including anatomy and phys
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Cardiovascular diseases exert a huge burden on individuals and society, with coronary heart disease (CHD) the single most common cau
<p>This article examines spirometry as a method of detecting lung disease, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods of producing an accurate assessment and identifying acceptable traces are outlined, and contraindications are discussed.</p>
<p>Aim To identify the factors that influence attendance and absenteeism among a group of second-year nursing students during the theory component of the Fitness for Practice (FFP) curriculum.</p> <p>Method In 2004, a non-randomised questionnaire was used to elicit information a
<p>This article discusses the current confusion regarding sun exposure. Having been told for many years to avoid the sun in an effort to prevent skin cancer, we are now being told that we may actually need to increase our exposure to sunlight to improve our health.
<p>Return-to-practice is an important issue for NHS employers and employees. However, little has been written on this area. This article reviews current literature from the perspective of nurses, employers and managers, and critiques a number of empirical studies.
<p>Many articles have been written on malaria, but few have addressed travellers’ awareness and compliance with preventive measures.
<p>Aim To investigate the effects of sodium picosulphate (Picolax®) oral bowel preparation on levels of serum urea, electrolytes and glucose in patients undergoing bowel preparation for barium enema.</p> <p>Method A prospective, non-randomised, pre-test and post-test trial was c
