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The role of cholesterol

WebCholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes, which are the structures that border every cell in the human body. 1 Without cholesterol, T-cells (a type …

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The rise of the nurse coach

WebStudies have found that patient-centred coaching builds patient self-efficacy by enhancing knowledge, aiding decision-making, and informing behavioural …

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Enhancing men’s health: promoting screening programmes

WebIan Peate looks at how screening programmes can improve diagnosis rates for men. Primary care nurses can play a crucial role in promoting men’s health through …

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Cultivating resilience as a nurse

WebMore than 17,000 nurses under the age of 40 left the NHS in 2016/17. The RCN has claimed that the NHS is ‘haemorrhaging’ nurses at a time of unparalleled …

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NHS workers say lack of resources harms patient care

WebFour in five health and social care workers think that their organisation does not have adequate resources to meet patient's care needs, a survey by Dods Research …

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Religion and dietary choices

WebA healthy varied diet is essential for health, growth and development. Many religions include guidance on what is appropriate to eat in order to demonstrate faith. …

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Vicarious trauma in nursing

WebFor nurses, vicarious trauma can be the ‘cost of caring’ as they witness their patients go through illness, pain, fear, violence, abuse, death, and physical or mental …

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Health visitors can improve mental health

WebHealth visitors are 'the most important' healthcare professionals to improving maternal and child mental health stated a leading consultant and senior lecturer in …

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Protecting the title of nurse

WebThe public and patients have the right to know that the treatment and advice they receive is from a registered healthcare professional.’. Speaking against the …

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Complexity theory in nursing

WebComplexity theory in nursing. 3 November 2014 Heather Henry Community Careers Careers Innovation Primary care. Complexity theory, as a way of understanding …

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A guide to situational awareness

WebThe responsibility of nurses today is no longer limited to vulnerable patient populations or groups with unmet health needs. They need to provide patient-focused …

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Prison mental health: Filling the gaps after release

WebAccording to the prison reform trust, 49% of women and 23% of male prisoners were assessed as suffering from anxiety and depression, while 26% of women …

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Effects of work environment on patient and nurse outcomes

WebThe negative effects of a negative nurses' work environment may also lead to poor patient outcomes, such as increased mortality and complications ( Mark and …

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Explaining the mandated health visiting checks

WebHealth visitors have a unique role in working with children and families to promote health and prevent illness. Pregnancy, birth and the first 24 months can be a …

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Wales to create HEE-style body

WebA new body organisation in the style of Health Education England will be launched in Wales, the Welsh Government has announced. The new body, Health …

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Vulval conditions, in images

WebA variety of conditions can affect the female genital area. Jean Watkins describes some of the most common and discusses treatment options and outcomes. …

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Obesity placing strain on NHS

WebSimon Stevens, NHS England's chief executive, has said that obesity is poised to cause a huge rise in avoidable illness and disability, at the annual PHE …

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Assessing the RCN Competency document on travel health

WebSince the publication of the very first RCN Travel Health guidance document in 2005, 1 the RCN Competences have been regarded globally as The, ‘Gold Standard …

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Ten years of nurse prescribing

WebThere was a time when prescribing was the preserve of doctors. Now, nurse prescribing in the UK is well-established as a mainstream qualification with over 54,000 …

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