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Prescriptions: '1 in 20 has an error'

12-May-2012

GPs may be regularly making mistakes when prescribing medicines, according to a high-profile report published by the General Medical Council.

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Nurses and caps

"If the cap fits: does nursing need to rebrand its image?"

11-May-2012

Only the most ardent retro fan would seriously entertain a return to the days of the nursing cap.

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Diagnosing and managing epilepsy Subscription Required

11-May-2012

NICE has updated its guideline on epilepsy, mainly because new drugs have been licensed to prevent variations in care.

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Strategic leadership skills for nursing informatics Subscription Required

11-May-2012

Nurses need to embrace new technology to meet future demands on healthcare. A programme is helping senior nurses to develop leadership skills.

How to care for patients after death

Personal care at the end of life and after death Subscription Required

8-May-2012

New guidance gives nurses clear advice on care surrounding death

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We need more district nurses AND more health visitors

'We need more health visitors AND more district nurses' 

By Kathryn Godfrey

The recent report on community nursing released at RCN Congress highlights the pressure that community nursing is currently under.

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nurse and patient

What effect can being a patient have on student development?

By eileen shepherd

What effect can being a patient have on student development? What do you think?

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Obese

Is it derogatory to refer to overweight patients as obese?

By eileen shepherd

Is it derogatory to refer to overweight patients as obese?

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