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Improving physical health in people with severe mental illness

WebSevere mental illness (SMI) includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychoses. A study carried out in the UK (Hayes et al, 2017) found a mortality gap …

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Dietitians: roles in the community and contribution to patient care

WebIt can be easy to overlook the ‘pandemic’ of malnutrition in the UK. With the abundance of shops, restaurants and fast-food outlets in the country, and with the media …

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WebA recent study predicts that Europe will see an increased burden of psychiatric disorders, mood disorders and stress-induced cognitive vulnerabilities in …

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Assessment and examination of the respiratory system

WebTaking a patient history is an essential element in establishing a diagnosis and is used to get a deeper understanding of the patient's symptoms. The purpose of a …

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Identifying and managing osteoporosis: a role for nurses

WebPrimary care nurses play an essential role in both primary and secondary prevention of osteoporosis. In this article Ashley Hawarden and Zoe Paskins will provide …

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Assessment and examination of the cardiovascular system

WebA good history taking alone accounts for 75% of diagnoses before performing a physical examination and ordering additional tests are needed (Lown, 1999). With …

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WebVitamin B12 is vital for health and is essential for a number of physiological functions in the body, including the formation of healthy red blood cells, DNA synthesis …

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WebOSCE anxiety is transient, unlike an anxiety disorder which is a common mental health presentation that persists for more than 6 months (American Psychiatric …

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Using motivational interviewing to improve health outcomes

WebAbstract. Sarah Jane Palmer looks at how practice nurses can use motivational interviewing to improve their patients health. Motivational interviewing was …

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WebThe importance of health education. This month, campaigners urged primary schools to teach children about female genital mutilation (FGM) on the grounds that most …

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WebAbstract. Sexual history can be neglected in a routine nursing or medical assessment. Sarah Kipps gives tips to assist in making a sexual history taking session …

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WebHyperkeratotic scabies (also known as atypical scabies, crusted scabies and Norwegian scabies) is a super infestation that occurs in people with immunodeficiencies …

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Supporting patients living with obesity in general practice

WebAbstract. General practice is ideally suited to support patients with weight management. Hilda Mulrooney outlines some of the barriers facing nurses working in …

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WebFungal skin infections are a worldwide problem and carry a substantial burden in terms of therapeutic cost and impact on healthcare resources (Urban et al, 2021).They …

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WebPromoting health and wellbeing is a fundamental part of every nurse's role (Nursing Midwifery Council, 2018).Practice nurses are ideally placed within local …

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WebThe National Review of Asthma Deaths (NRAD) (Royal College of Physicians, 2014) investigated the clinical records of 195 adults and children who died of asthma …

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SAFER: A mnemonic to improve safety-netting advice

WebThe first step in safety-netting involves a formal, holistic assessment of whether it is appropriate to send the patient home to monitor themselves, rather than …

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WebMrs M, an 87-year-old lady living in a nursing home, was referred to the community ANP by the senior carer. The presenting complaint was reported as dark, …

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Streptococcal infections (Strep A) in primary care settings

WebInfections caused by Strep A typically come in waves and in previous years outbreaks have occurred around March to April (McKechnie 2022). However, in …

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