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6 November 2012
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Dementia experts to raise standards in Scotland
Nurses with specific expertise in caring for patients with dementia are to be assigned to all of Scotland’s health boards. -
Fewer patients having flu jab this year
Fewer vulnerable patients have been given the flu jab this year than in 2011, according to latest figures. -
UK lagging behind with bowel cancer drug test
More than 60% of patients with advanced bowel cancer have not been tested to find out if they could benefit from a drug which might extend their life, research claims. -
Work and cancer resources for you and your patients
Each year over 100,000 people of working age are diagnosed with cancer. -
"Be bold and take action to improve the care we provide"
A nursing and midwifery career gives us incredible experiences and privileges. -
60 seconds with ... Alan Glasper, Professor of children's and young people's nursing
We talk to Professor Alan Glasper, foundation professor of nursing and professor of children’s and young people’s nursing at the University of Southampton, who has worked in the profession for 43 years. -
A Practical Guide to Delivering Effective Intentional Ward Rounds
Improving the quality of care on the ward through effective hourly active nursing rounds/Intentional rounding/care and comfort rounds -
A Practical Guide to Effective Nurse Prescribing
This national conference provides an essential update for current and aspiring nurse prescribers, and will be chaired by Barbara Stuttle CBE Chair of the Association for Nurse Prescribing who led the campaign for nurse prescribing and continues to support non-medical prescribers in their role. -
Acupuncture hailed in cancer patient fatigue tests
Acupuncture’s effectiveness in treating breast cancer patients for fatigue has been shown for the first time in clinical trials, researchers say. -
Atypical fracture risk outweighed by bisphosphonates benefit
The risk of atypical fractures from taking bisphosphonates in people with osteoporosis is low, according to US researchers. -
Benefits of cognitive stimulation for people with dementia
There is some evidence to support the use of cognitive stimulation in dementia care but important questions about its effectiveness remain unanswered. -
Cameron outlines 'dementia friend' plans
The prime minister is calling on a million members of the public to provide support for dementia sufferers. -
CCGs 'sharing' nurses to comply with governance rules
Some clinical commissioning groups are planning to share the nurses they are required to have on their governing boards, it has emerged. -
CQC calls on community nurses to raise concerns
The Care Quality Commission has called on district nurses and other community staff to alert it if they have concerns about “secluded” parts of health and social care system. -
Evidence on NSAID use in soft tissue injuries
Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used for analgesia in soft tissue injury. The evidence to support this is weak, plus NSAIDs may even delay healing. -
Fertility 'affected by age at which mother hits menopause'
Academics have found that the age a woman goes through the menopause can help health professionals determine the fertility of her daughters. -
Fingerprint drugs test could soon be available in A&E
Funding has been announced to develop drug tests that will be able to detect the substances a patient has taken through their fingerprints in accident and emergency departments. -
Government to beef up rules on Liverpool Care Pathway
New commitments on end-of-life care and single-sex wards are set to be included in the NHS Constitution, under proposals unveiled today. -
Guide launched to aid safe discharge of older patients
A new cross sector guide has been published to support the discharge of older patients from hospital. -
Gynaecological cancer complication warning
A fifth of women who undergo major surgery for gynaecological cancer suffer further complications, data suggest. -
Health visitor practice teachers swamped with students
Some health visitor practice teachers are being asked to take responsibility for up to six times the recommended number of students in a bid to meet government targets to expand the profession. -
Heart health gap between rich and poor widens
There is now a bigger difference between the number of pensioners dying from heart disease in the most and least deprived areas of England than there was in 1982, research has shown. -
Helping your patients stay on top of it all
In addition to providing high quality information and support resources to people living with cancer, their carers and families, we’ve also created a range of practical tools designed to help those affected by cancer to cope with everyday issues. -
Labour claims 31 trusts trying to break with AfC ahead of Commons debate
The Labour Party has named 31 hospitals it claims are looking to reduce NHS staff terms and conditions ahead of a debate in the House of Commons later today. -
Labour loses vote on NHS regional pay
A Labour Party motion calling on the government to stop the spread of regional pay in the NHS has been defeated in the House of Commons. -
Lack of nurse managers in new commissioning groups
Only a third of the new bodies that will commission NHS services have so far earmarked an executive post for a senior nurse, an investigation by Nursing Times suggests. -
London rethinks plans to slash nursing numbers
The NHS is re-examining a controversial review that concluded London’s hospitals could safely slash their nursing workforce through greater productivity. -
Longer shifts lead to burnout and more patient complaints
Nurses working 12 hour shifts are more likely to experience burnout, job dissatisfaction, and complaints from patients dissatisfied with their care, according to US researchers. -
Lord Howe attacks Liverpool Care Pathway reporting
A health minister has hit out at “misreporting and misinformation” about the Liverpool Care Pathway for dying patients. -
Managing upper gastrointestinal acute bleeding
NICE guidance emphasises the role of endoscopy in treating patients who have upper gastrointestinal bleeding. -
Manual handling guide updated
The charity BackCare has published a new edition of its manual handling guide. -
Maternity teams awarded for excellence
Various maternity unit teams have been given awards at a ceremony in London after they saved the lives of 18 ‘miracle babies’. -
Measuring body temperature
Body temperature is a vital sign and it is important to measure it accurately. This article reviews and compares the various methods available to nurses. -
Minister backs South West Cartel in Parliament debate
Health minister Anna Soubry has backed a consortium of 20 NHS trusts that are seeking to break away from Agenda for Change, saying they were taking a “mature and sensible” approach. -
MPs call for improved diabetes care
Too many patients with diabetes are developing potentially life-threatening complications because they are not receiving the straightforward care and support they need, according to MPs. -
New nursing CPD bursaries created
Two £1,000 bursaries have been created by Brighton University to support nurses’ learning and improve care for patients. -
NICE recommends NHS use of new melanoma drugs
Advanced melanoma sufferers should be given two life-prolonging drugs by the NHS, according to draft guidance from health watchdog NICE. -
Nine in ten men 'avoid seeking medical help'
Nearly nine in 10 men claim they would not visit a doctor or a pharmacist unless they have a serious problem, according to new figures. -
Nurse practitioner guidelines updated
A new edition of guidelines for nurse practitioners has been published by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. -
Nurses warned to record concerns about workload risks
Nurses have been warned to document their concerns on workload and workforce shortages in the wake of “worrying” results from a major union survey. -
Nursing needs new 'narrative' to rebuild public confidence
The nursing profession must create a “narrative” that is forward looking, positive and welcoming to young people if it is to rebuild its tarnished image, according to a senior government nurse. -
Obesity may aid survival of pneumonia patients
Patients admitted with pneumonia are more likely to survive if they are obese, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection. -
Opioids in palliative care: the NICE guidance
Effective pain management with opioids requires a dynamic approach with a focus on good communication skills as well as ongoing assessment of the patient. -
'Our motives revolve around trying to break the cycle of unresponsive parenting'
Deborah O’Dea and Janette Hopkins have launched the Hello Baby course to combat perinatal depression -
Pregnant women 'take two months sick leave'
Three out of four expectant mothers miss work for health reasons, a new report claims. -
Preterm risk for mothers with bipolar disorder
Pregnant women with bipolar disorder are at increased risk of preterm birth, regardless of whether they are receiving mood stabilising drugs or not, according to a Swedish study in the BMJ online. -
Private sector nurses celebrate awards
Two nurses are celebrating after winning top awards for their work in the private healthcare sector. -
QNI appoints new chair
Community nursing charity the Queen’s Nursing Institute has announced that former deputy chief nursing officer Kate Billingham will be the new chair of its council. -
Rat droppings found in operating theatre
Forty operations have been cancelled at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust after rat droppings were found in an operating theatre. -
Reaching over a million hidden carers
There are more than one million people looking after someone with cancer in the UK, though many wouldn’t call themselves a carer. -
Rotation scheme for newly qualifieds
A rotation scheme to give newly-qualified nurses a greater variety of experience has been started by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. -
Row over 'pay cartel' reaches parliament
MPs are due to debate the threat of regional pay to the NHS and the actions of the South West “pay cartel” this week, in a move designed to spark action from the government. -
'Share knowledge to drive nurse innovation'
A sense of belonging is important to all of us. That sentiment was captured by June Andrews when she collected her Chief Nursing Officers’ Lifetime Achievement trophy at last week’s Nursing Times Awards. -
Study shows multivitamins do not cut risk of heart attack and stroke
Taking a multivitamin does not cut the likelihood of stroke, heart attack or fatal diseases affecting the heart and arteries, researchers have found. -
Warning over antidepressant use during pregnancy
A type of antidepressant has been linked to early births, miscarriage, neonatal health issues and potential long-term problems such as autism, US experts have warned. -
'We need an independent body to set standards and develop education'
Whose job is it to provide strategic leadership to support nursing and education developments, asks Susan Hamer -
When to give your ego the heave-ho
By taking responsibility for your actions or inactions you can make the right life choices -
Willis Commission calls for regulation of HCAs and supports all-degree nursing
Healthcare assistants in bands 3 and 4 should be independently regulated and trained to at least an NVQ level 3, according to the Willis Commission on nursing education.
