RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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<p>This article examines intimacy from a sociological perspective.
<p>This article presents an overview of tuberculosis and includes general information on the disease, signs, symptoms and diagnosis, up-todate statistics and the implicati
This article presents an overview of tuberculosis and includes general information on the disease, signs, symptoms and diagnosis, up
<p>This article discusses the development of a web-based resource to support students in their learning, especially those engaged in problem-based learning.
Aim To explore the knowledge, past experience, perceptions and opinions of nurses working in surgical units at a local hospital with regard to
This article is a personal reflection of the patient handover process.
<p>Aim To examine whether rehabilitation services are provided to patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis in Hong Kong, and the impact of such services on patients’ lives.
<p>The new emphasis on patients with long-term conditions offers a vision of a primary health care service that will reduce the need for hospital admission.
<p>Aim To evaluate the impact of the Leading an Empowered Organisation (LEO) programme on the role of grade G nurses and their multidisciplinary colleagues in one NHS trus
<p>This article explores the communication needs of deaf patients who use British Sign Language as their first or preferred language.
<p>This article is the last in this series based on the Seven Steps to Patient Safety.
<p>This article defines dignity and suggests some practical guidance on ways that dignity can be a priority in daily clinical practice, drawing on work undertaken at Adden
<p>Nurses are at the forefront of patient safety and are constantly reviewing their practice to improve care delivery. When things go wrong in health care the consequences can be distressing for patients and staff.
<p>This article explores whether deception is ever justifiable in health care. It examines the concepts of truth-telling and deception. Possible reasons for the recent interest in truth-telling in health care are offered, including issues associated with deceiving patients.
<p>This article explores mania, a serious and often chronic illness that is mostly related to bipolar disorder but can present by itself or as a symptom of other illnesses. The signs and symptoms of the condition are examined and the nursing interventions reviewed.</p>
<p>This article examines the nursing care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. It focuses on the physiological changes and the clinical skills needed to assess and implement care for these patients.
<p>Patient safety incidents have physical and emotional consequences for those involved, including patients, carers, relatives and healthcare staff.
<p>The aim of this article, the fourth of seven in this series, is to discuss the reporting of patient safety incidents, including near miss events. This article is based on step four of the National Patient Safety Agency’s (2004) Seven Steps to Patient Safety.
