Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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The Resuscitation Council (UK) has made recommendations for standards in resuscitation and resuscitation training in the hospital setting. This article provides an overview of the key recommendations.
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Neuropathic pain can originate from a variety of conditions. Early treatment is vital. Nurses have an important role in initiating treatment and providing ongoing pain management and support for patients.
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Care for patients with a malignant haematological disorder in Wales has been revised significantly since the mid-1990s. Recommendations from expert groups stated that a uniformly high standard of care should be provided as close to the patient's home as possible and variations in practice that had been causing concern and distress to patients and their families be reduced. ⋯ The basis for the group's work was transformational leadership and collaborative practice. Work is ongoing and the group is planning to consolidate achievements to date through country-wide audit and professional education.