Soins; la revue de référence infirmière
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Socio-aesthetic care in oncology, a parenthesis in the patient's journey. Socio-aesthetics, which is an aspect of support care, is carried out within the hospital. The treatments given into the suggestion of paramedical teams or at the request of patients provide relief and well-being to women and men who are treated for cancer. Recourse to services of socio-esthetics at various stages of the cancer treatment helps avoid isolation, regain confidence in one's self image and prepare for life "after cancer".
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In order to develop materials for the validation of skills in the pulmonology intensive care unit, a steering committee on 'Learning situations' was created in the University Hospitals Paris-West (Hupo-AP-HP). A tool was developed based on knowledge and skills to be validated by students in the event of pulmonary embolism.
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Multi-trauma patients need specific care provided by medical teams and hospitals with a technical platform that optimises emergency care. They also require a special 'shock management' unit with staff members available to welcome these patients and maintain their vital functions.
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Time is perceived differently depending on whether it is experienced by the patient, his or her family, friends, volunteer helpers or caregivers. It also differs according to the institute. In palliative care, it is still a time of life, accompanied to its end.