RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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This article outlines a nurse-led system to identify patients with severe sepsis outside critical care settings.
<p>Aims To explore the effect of alcohol consumption on the behaviour of women aged between 16-24 years.</p> <p>Method Two hundred and eight women who attended
<p>Painful chronic wounds have long been treated with dressings that provide moist wound healing.
<p>The issue of consent is complex but fundamental to the provision of medical care.
<p>This article discusses family witnessed resuscitation and describes the need for a healthcare professional to be available to support the family before and during this
<p>This article outlines pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours including aetiology, investigations needed to make a diagnosis and the treatment options.
<p>A pilot project was initiated and carried out by a multidisciplinary team working with older people with the aim of promoting effective practice in continence care.
<p>This article describes the authors’ work in setting up a team mentoring system for nursing students on practice placements.
<p>This article explores the clinical signs and symptoms that help healthcare staff recognise infection, which can be a painful, distressing and potentially life-threateni
<p>This article examines the historical development of topical negative pressure (TNP) therapy, the growing range of devices available and future possibilities for this tr
<p>This article examines female genital mutilation and describes how a midwifery-led clinic was developed to meet the needs of women affected by this practice.</p>
<p>There is evidence indicating that improvements in infection control practice can reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infection.
<p>Pain is a complex and individual experience, and those involved in caring for patients in pain often need creative approaches to identify possible causes, meaning and management.
<p>Aim To examine the work and perceived impact of a dedicated specialist care homes support team.</p> <p>Method A constructivist methodology was adopted.
<p>This article examines female genital mutilation and describes how a midwifery-led clinic was developed to meet the needs of women affected by this practice.</p>
<p>This article explores patient consultation with specific reference to the Calgary-Cambridge consultation guide. It provides an overview of history taking and explores the patient’s perspective during the consultation.
<p>Aim To explore the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of nurses in Greece towards influenza vaccination.</p> <p>Method Four focus groups were conducted with 30 nurses.
<p>This article examines the importance of information giving and its role in gaining informed consent from patients with sickle cell disease requiring exchange blood transfusion for the management of stroke.
