eileen shepherd

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  How can the safe administration of drugs to patients with dysphagia be managed?

  Putting it into practice | 22-May-2012 0:00 am

  Article: Serrano Santos JM et al (2012) Drug administration guides in dysphagia. Nursing Times; 108: 21, 15-17.Key pointsNurses may benefit from specific training in the administration of medication to patients with dysphagiaAn individualised medication administration guide (I-MAG) can help nurses to administer medication to this group and increase safetyNurses often feel more confident ...

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  Why are medicine administration error rates higher in patients with dysphagia?

  Behind the Rituals | 21-May-2012 0:00 am

  Why are medicine administration error rates higher in patients with dysphagia?

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  What effect can being a patient have on student development?

  Putting it into practice | 15-May-2012 0:00 am

  Article: Carter G, Taylor R (2012) Effects of being a patient on student development. Nursing Times; 108: 20, 21-23.Key pointsPolicy is aiming to put service users at the heart of the healthcare experienceNurses are ideally placed to take compassionate, person-centred care forwardEngaging service users in nursing education is crucial to developing nurses who are well prepared for practiceStorytelling ...

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  Is it derogatory to refer to overweight patients as obese?

  Behind the Rituals | 14-May-2012 0:00 am

  Is it derogatory to refer to overweight patients as obese?

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  Who should be involved in setting minimum staffing levels?

  Putting it into practice | 8-May-2012 2:58 pm

  Article: Is it time to set minimum nurse staffing levels in English hospitals?Key pointsDefining minimum nurse staffing levels could help to stabilise the nursing workforce, ensure safe levels of ...

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