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<p>This article examines the role of nurses within outpatient child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and degenerative condition.
Erectile dysfunction affects approximately one in ten men at some point in their lives.
The state of men’s health is a cause for concern; men are less likely to seek medical help than women even though they are more like
Intermittent self-catheterisation is a way for patients to manage a poorly emptying bladder with less risk of infection than is foun
To provide nurses with a greater understanding of the condition, Helen Hand describes the underlying processes responsible for the d
The National Service Framework for Mental Health focuses on the mental health needs of adults up to the age of 65.
Hand decontamination is an important intervention in controlling hospital-acquired infections.
Colposcopy is a method of examination of the cervix using an optical magnifying instrument.
Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is often a catastrophic event, while elective traditional repair involves major surger
Research articles often incorporate data in the form of graphs.
On reaching adolescence, children with cystic fibrosis develop different needs and become more independent, which means taking more
Diverticular disease is a gastrointestinal disorder. Christine Hyde discusses the physiology and care of related conditions in the large bowel, examining potential surgical outcomes.
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in children requires a delicate balance between injected insulin and food intake, taking into account physical activity and growth.
Shock is a serious condition that involves many organs of the body and must be treated immediately to ensure that the patient recovers.
Joseph McArdle examines the physiology of pancreatitis, discussing the nurse’s contribution to the patient’s recovery.
Bowel dysfunction affects many people and encompasses a variety of problems. This article examines the different forms of bowel dysfunction and considers the nurse’s role in caring for patients with this disorder, including manual evacuation.
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease mainly affecting women of childbearing years. Angela Barwick discusses the condition, dealing with the diagnosis itself, the symptoms, treatment and the effects on the patient’s lifestyle and wellbeing.
