This website is intended for healthcare professionals
This website is intended for healthcare professionals
School nurses play an essential role in promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the UK (Sutton and White, 2024). They can be employed by various organisations, including...
The scheme consists of 40 hours of theoretical learning alongside 20 hours of observational experience, providing cadets with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare environment. The...
Martha's Rule emerged from the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis in 2021. The Coroner concluded that she would not have died had she been moved earlier...
Since the Shipman inquiry, several changes have been made. Statutory changes include:.
Since 1988, World AIDS Day (1 December) has been an essential platform for raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, addressing its challenges and advocating for the rights and health of people...
In the UK, clinical placements are a significant source of practical experience and equip students with the skills required for nursing. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shortage of clinical...
We will never be able to stop the regular swathe of patient safety reports, policies, guidelines, recommendations etc – and nor should we. Health care is also everybody's business. We are all touched...
Executing an LPA means to create and register the instrument so that it becomes effective. The Mental Capacity Act 2005, section 9(2)(c), requires that at the time a person executes an LPA they are...
So, take a breath and let's talk about looking after you. Here are some things that I and my fellow students do to keep our mental and physical health on track (somewhat):.
In discussions with the NMC, the report's author, Lisa Plotkin, Head of Policy and Influence at the FNF, said that, despite their valuable AP experience, many IENMs face challenges in having their...
Nurses constitute the largest group of health professionals, they possess a diverse skill set and continue to be highly sought after in various settings, including hospitals and acute care, schools,...
For many students, numeracy is a source of anxiety. The concept of maths anxiety, a form of performance anxiety linked to negative emotional responses to mathematical tasks, has been widely documented...
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