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As dementia progresses, an individual may experience increasing difficulties in eating and drinking safely.
<p>Before the introduction of measles vaccination, measles was considered an inevitable part of childhood and occurred in 96-98% of children by the age of 18 years.
This article explores the causes and management of gastroenteritis in children under five years.
<p>Fever is a naturally occurring adaptive mechanism and part of the immune system’s inflammatory response. It is often caused by self-limiting viral illnesses.
Safety considerations are important when caring for a patient with a temporary tracheostomy.
<p>Paracetamol is safe and effective at the therapeutic dose. It is beneficial as an analgesic and is an effective antipyretic.
This article emphasises the importance of effective presentation skills.
<p>Providing intravenous therapy for older people is associated with challenges, because of comorbidities and age-related changes to the skin and veins.</p>
Care of people who are dying is an emotive topic, and there is only one chance to get it right for each individual approaching death.
<p>Working in the private sector as a clinical lead and trainer, I read the CPD article with great interest.
Surveillance of healthcare-associated infections is central to healthcare epidemiology and infection control programmes and a critical factor in the prevent
<p>As a nursing student my knowledge of caring for patients with lung cancer had been rather limited.
Nurses face a particular challenge in respecting the confidentiality of patients in a world where information is quickly shared and where information about illness can be sensitive. We have a duty of care towards patients.
<p>In my role as a psychiatric nurse caring for individuals at risk to themselves or others, I found the continuing professional development article interesting and informative.
Advance care planning in progressive neurological conditions is an essential part of care, allowing individuals to make decisions and record their wishes regarding the care they receive in the future.
<p>After reading the CPD article, it is clear that compassionate care is fundamental to the nursing role. It engages nurses and service users and improves health outcomes physically and emotionally.
Preventing medication errors is essential to maintain a safe healthcare system
<p>This CPD article improved my knowledge of effective communication in breaking bad news, which is a frequent part of my new role in an adult hospice. Nurses have an important role in helping patients and families to prepare for, receive and assimilate bad news.
