Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Ambulatory emergency care units are present in many hospitals and accommodate patients who need urgent medical assessment or procedures but do not require i
Although asthma is a common respiratory condition, there is no standardised definition of the type, severity or frequency of symptoms, nor of the findings o
Most terminally ill patients will express a wish to die at home.
This article explores the main elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the implications for nurses.
With increasing focus on providing spiritual care at the end of life, healthcare professionals and those involved in policy development are questioning how
As part of a service evaluation, a questionnaire and a 12-item set of guidelines on the use of therapeutic lies were sent electronically to 76 psychiatrists
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice involving the removal or alteration of parts of the female genitalia for non-therapeutic reasons.
Viral infections of the skin can cause significant distress and embarrassment for people who are affected.
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a distressing problem that affects many women in the UK.
Aim To understand the role and effect of a community mental health nurse (CMHN) deployed to work with military personnel during sea-based opera
This article presents an account of the rationale for and the introduction of a change in practice.
There is growing evidence to suggest that men are at increased risk of premature death from a broad range of health conditions.
The negative effects of alcohol consumption are increasingly being recognised in the UK, with statistics highlighting the health and social problems associated with the misuse of alcohol.
Sleep is a fundamental component of good health, however its promotion in acute hospital settings does not appear to be a priority.
Since increasing numbers of patients are asked to take part in clinical trials, nurses need to be aware of the principles of valid, informed consent. This article explores consent, which aims to protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients.
Aim To ascertain and compare the perspectives of students and lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University and Hanze University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, regarding person-centred care.
Good nursing handover is central to the delivery of high-quality care. However, there are no national tools available to audit and benchmark practice standards in this area.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at risk of developing acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) if given high-concentration uncontrolled oxygen inappropriately.
