Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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A diagnosis of bone metastases may be devastating for patients with cancer because it suggests that the cancer is incurable and that patients are at increas
This article, which is the second in a two-part series, provides an introduction to understanding quantitative research, basic statistics and terminology us
This article, which is the first in a two-part series, provides an introduction to understanding quantitative research, basic statistics and terminology use
Back pain is a common problem that may have physical and psychosocial consequences for the patient if not managed effectively.
Ethical practice is acknowledged as an essential feature of good nursing, yet defining what comprises such practice is complex.
Vasculitis is an autoimmune connective tissue disease that targets blood vessels in the body, leading to inflammation and potential damage to vital organs.
This article provides an overview of the challenges encountered by mental health staff involved in the transfer of offenders with mental health problems bet
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Although nocturnal enuresis is common in children and young people, many families have difficulty understanding the condition and accessing appropriate advi
Patient-centred care is a term widely used in health policy and is familiar to staff as a principle or commonly agreed approach to care.
Lumbar puncture has an important role in the diagnosis of acute central nervous system infections.
People who have mental health crises while attending emergency departments require immediate assessment and management, and staff need to be prepared to mee
The disease trajectory in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be long and uncertain, making it difficult to identify when patients are at the e
Pyelonephritis is an acute urological condition that involves infection of one or both kidneys. The condition is not generally associated with high levels of mortality, but patients can become acutely ill and experience severe pain.
Safeguarding vulnerable older people is the responsibility of all healthcare professionals, but what this means in reality and how it can be achieved in practice is not always well understood.
Trans fats can be found naturally in low levels in some foods, however they are also added to foods to extend their shelf life.
The gastrointestinal tract consists of different organs that may become diseased and require surgery. Colorectal surgery is commonly undertaken for conditions such as colorectal cancer and diverticular disease.
The gastrointestinal tract consists of different organs that may become diseased and require surgery. Colorectal surgery is commonly undertaken for conditions such as colorectal cancer and diverticular disease.
Pin site infection is the most common complication of external fixation, a complex orthopaedic procedure used to stabilise fractures and correct limb deformity. The care of pin sites has long been debated among healthcare professionals.
