Nursing needs its leaders to respond to Francis
Rachel Purkett
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Should hospital patients routinely administer their own medicines?
Would hospital patients benefit if those who were able were allowed to administer their own medicines? What do you think?Expert comment
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Do patients really need to fast before surgery?
Patients have long been told not to eat or drink for hours before surgery because of the risk of pulmonary aspiration, but is this really necessary?Some studies have suggested that light meals and liquids are not harmful before surgery, and that fasting can sometimes cause adverse effects, but many guidelines continue to insist on complete fasting.What do you think?
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Why do we wear face masks in theatre?
Is wearing face masks in theatre a necessity, or is it just something we do? Do they protect patients and practitioners, or do they offer little benefit, as some studies have suggested?What do you think?
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Are drug rounds necessary?
Why do we do drug rounds? Are they really the safest system for administering medications, or should drugs be given at the same time as other elements of care?What do you think?
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To glove or not to glove?
Are gloves overused in healthcare settings? Is there evidence to support their frequent use?When do you think gloves should be worn, and when do you think it’s not necessary?Let’s get a discussion started - post your thoughts below.Behind the RitualsIs there another nursing ritual you’d like us to discuss here? Email your idea to nursingtimescomments@emap.com
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Comment on: Are you interested in becoming a health visitor?
Questions submitted before the chat were put to Anne Milton and Viv Bennett - you can read their answers here: http://www.nursingtimes.net/opinion-and-debate/webchats/
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Comment on: Are you interested in becoming a health visitor?
Thanks - we'll put your question to Anne Milton and Viv Bennett on Friday.
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Comment on: Are you interested in becoming a health visitor?
Thanks, Anonymous, we'll submit your question to Anne Milton and Viv Bennett this Friday.
