Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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The news last week that the National AIDS Trust had won its High Court challenge for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to be provided by NHS England has made the headlines.
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A small rise in alcohol duty could cut violence-related emergency department visits by 6,000 a year in England and Wales, say researchers.
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Rationale and key points This article outlines the technique for dressing a minor burn. The nurse should be aware of national burn care referral guidance, and have the knowledge and skills to establish the severity and extent of a burn. The nurse should also be able to determine whether referral to a regional specialist centre is required. » The extent and severity of a burn determines its ongoing management. » The burn wound requires regular evaluation, since its appearance and management needs can change over time. » Competence in general wound care is essential for nurses undertaking this procedure. ⋯ Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: » The classification of burn depth and guidelines for specialist referral. » How you think this article will change your practice. Subscribers can update their reflective accounts at rcni.com/portfolio.
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Jeremy Hunt is back in his office at Richmond House, home of the Department of Health in London, for the foreseeable future - and against expectations. Even he must have thought that his time was up. Attention will now focus on what he should do next given his new lease of life, so here's what Nursing Standard would like him to tackle first.