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CPD articles
Not enough consideration is given to the difficulties that many patients with diabetes encounter as a result of their inherited gene
Dry and itchy skin conditions are extremely common in all age groups and can affect up to one quarter of the population.
This article examines how patients and their families are affected by disfiguring conditions, sets out the social and psychological
Vaccination is the answer to preventing bacterial meningitis, and has been particularly successful in reducing infection in children
This article examines the complexities of identifying the signs and symptoms of patients presenting with rheumatoid arthritis.
In 2004 the first National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were published.
Anaphylaxis is becoming more common, and research shows that effective patient education can reduce subsequent events.
This article explores the issues involved when undertaking immunisations during a travel health consultation.
The management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is complex because people need to make behavioural and lifestyle chan
Eczematous conditions are common in all age ranges; this article focuses on conditions that affect adults.
There are good reasons to periodically review the meaning of your work.
This article discusses the impact of multiple sclerosis on people newly diagnosed and those living with this long-term condition.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common condition which has an impact on primary and secondary healthcare services.
This article explores the problem of wound-related pain. It provides an overview of the different types of pain associated with wounds, discusses approaches to pain assessment and considers a range of strategies that may be used to minimise wound-related pain.
Nurses who work in primary care create, develop, implement, evaluate and critique policy with all the resulting ramifications for national and local practice development and patient care.
Practice skills are at the heart of successful primary health care. They are used to channel the knowledge and expertise of nurses into care strategies that benefit patients.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder that affects the synovial joints including the hip, knee, bones of the hands and the facet joints of the spine. It is the most common cause of disability in people aged over 55 years in the UK.
This article examines assessment and management strategies for all categories of domiciliary oxygen therapy for adult patients. It highlights the evidence underpinning each category, and enables dissemination of good practice to colleagues, patients and carers.
