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How effective are nurses’ medicine discussions?

25-May-2012

Patient adherence to diabetes medicines is linked to a lower risk of mortality. A study explored whether nurses follow guidance on patient-centred medicine discussions.

ECGs 1: how to carry out monitoring

11-Jul-2011

The first in a three-part series on electrocardiograms explores continual monitoring

"See the big picture and stay vigilant over patient safety"

18-May-2012

In 2004, a child died after being fed through a nasogastric tube that had been misplaced in her lungs.

Patient information on nebulised antibiotics

20-Apr-2012

A leaflet was designed to provide high-quality information to patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis who are prescribed nebulised antibiotics.

Managing allergic rhinitis

20-Apr-2012

The symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be disruptive and distressing. This article outlines their causes and triggers, and the main treatment options.

Using COPD action plans to manage exacerbations

20-Apr-2012

People at risk of COPD exacerbations should be given self-management plans to encourage them to respond to increased symptoms - but do patients use them?

"Simple actions can help a lot at incredibly difficult times"

13-Apr-2012

Good communication, openness, honesty and support are key to making palliative care manageable for relatives and carers

How effective are nurses’ medicine discussions?

25-May-2012

Patient adherence to diabetes medicines is linked to a lower risk of mortality. A study explored whether nurses follow guidance on patient-centred medicine discussions.

'Ensure diabetes is not misdiagnosed in children'

10-Apr-2012

Nurses are in a prime position to educate and raise awareness on the typical and atypical hyperglycaemic-related symptoms of type 1 diabetes.

Using safety crosses for patient self-reflection

25-May-2012

Patients in a medium-secure mental health unit used Productive Ward safety crosses as a tool for self-reflection in order to promote recovery.

Medication errors in patients with dysphagia

18-May-2012

A study examined whether medication errors were more common in acute hospital patients with dysphagia than those without, and the type and cause of such errors.