Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
Clinical
There is an increasing trend towards self-collection of samples for sexually transmitted infection screening in lieu of genital examination and clinician-ob
A review of the literature was conducted to explore the experience of nursing students with dyslexia while on clinical placement.
In a time of increasing cultural diversity, it is essential that healthcare professionals respond by providing culturally competent care.
The effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief has been challenged.
The implementation of person-centred care is considered complex and hard to sustain in today’s NHS.
This article, the last in the life sciences series, is the second of two articles on the endocrine system.
This article explores some of the issues surrounding safeguarding vulnerable adults, examines some of the related legislation and literature, and outlines t
This article, which forms part of the life sciences series and is the first of two articles on the endocrine system, examines the structure and function of
Aim To explore how ward staff, including nurses and healthcare support workers, experience patient death in an acute medical setting.
Reforms to the NHS following the passing of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 have created new purchaser organisations with responsibility for planning th
Sexual reproduction is the process in which a male sperm unites with a female ovum to permit fertilisation.
The sexual health setting provides many opportunities for nursing students to meet the competencies set out in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s S
With increasing health service cutbacks, cost-effectiveness is a central issue in many wound care decisions. Clinicians are frequently required to justify clinical decision making in terms of health benefits obtained and the cost to health service providers.
Pressure ulcers can have a significant effect on patients’ health and quality of life.
Aim To identify which educational interventions reduce burnout and promote wellbeing in nurses and care workers in secure settings.
Domestic violence is recognised as a significant global health and societal concern. It is associated with physical and emotional effects, and individuals may present to a range of healthcare providers.
Checklists are not a new phenomenon and have been used in the aviation industry for some time as a means of ensuring safety and minimising harm. Checklists are now used commonly in health care to improve patient safety.
This article, which forms part of the life sciences series and is the last of three articles on the nervous system, explores the major divisions of the peripheral nervous system.
