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<p>Oral cancer is the sub-group of cancers in the head and neck, including cancer of the lips, teeth, gums, tongue, buccal mucosa, soft and hard palate and pharynx.
The move to place clinicians at the centre of healthcare commissioning has been an integral aspect of reforms to health and social care in England.
<p>The importance of evidence-based practice to nursing is emphasised in the first year of nursing education.
An internet search reveals just how many articles there are on preparing a curriculum vitae (CV).
<p>During most of my shifts, I provide care for patients undergoing hernia repair.
Intramuscular injections require a thorough and meticulous approach to patient assessment and injection technique.
<p>I found this CPD article interesting and I have increased my knowledge of blood glucose monitoring in patients with diabetes.
Injections are routinely administered by nurses in acute care settings and in the community.
<p>Caring for those who are dying and their families is a challenging aspect of nursing practice.
Gout is a painful inflammatory condition that can affect a variety of joints, causes significant distress and is associated with a number of comorbidities.
Nurses work in a healthcare system in which different partners in care have different expectations of them.
<p>I work in an emergency assessment unit, and have worked in several stroke units.
This article aims to improve nurses’ knowledge of wound debridement through a review of different techniques and the related physiology of wound healing. Debridement has long been an established component of effective wound management.
<p>While I was aware of the link between high serum cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, I was unaware of the mechanism of atheroma development.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem associated with poor quality of life, impaired functioning and increased risk of suicide. Improvement is unlikely and symptoms will remain chronic unless adequate treatment is provided.
Foot and ankle injuries are common and can have a significant effect on an individual’s daily activities. Nurses have an important role in the assessment, management, ongoing care and support of patients with ankle injuries.
<p>Acute confusion, an acute cognitive impairment associated with severe illness, is often termed delirium. Delirium seldom resolves steadily but goes through cycles of improving and then worsening.</p>
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be obtained from foods and fluids originating from soils containing fluoride, as well as by drinking water that has been fluoridated.
