Monthly Archives: February 2012

TV row doctor found guilty of groping nurses

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

A doctor who “freaked out” and sexually assaulted a nurse because he did not want to watch Emmerdale had shown a “woeful” lack of insight into his actions, a medical panel has ruled. Continue reading →

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NICE issues guidance on MS venoplasty procedure

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

An operation which is claimed to relieve symptoms for some multiple sclerosis sufferers could be researched further after final guidance was issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Continue reading →

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Stroke awareness adverts effectively boost 999 calls

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

A stroke awareness campaign has resulted in more people phoning emergency services and more patients being treated more quickly, according to the government. Continue reading →

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Join today’s webchat discussing nurse badges as a method for improving standards

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Join today’s webchat discussing nurse badges and whether they help improve care standards at 1pm Continue reading →

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Invite patients to ward meetings to improve care

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Sisters and charge nurses should be responsible for making sure their staff have time to “reflect” on the care they are providing, a new report on caring for older people has recommended. Continue reading →

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RCN stalls on pensions deal decision after poor ballot turnout

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

The Royal College of Nursing’s council has held back from rejecting the government’s latest pensions offer after a poor ballot turnout among members. Continue reading →

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Risk of early death linked to anti-psychotic drugs

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

A study involving more than 75,000 people claims to have found more evidence that the risk of early death can be increased if dementia patients are prescribed “chemical cosh” drugs. Continue reading →

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Chief nurses call for E4E framework support

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Nurses and midwives across England are being urged to publicly support Energise for Excellence (E4E), a framework that aims to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. Continue reading →

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Statin users ‘less likely to develop depression’

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Heart disease patients who use statins to lower cholesterol could also be developing a resistance to depression, a US-based study has claimed. Continue reading →

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Guidance to ‘transform’ hospital end of life care

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Good communication between nurses and other staff is at the centre of guidance intended to “transform” end of life care in acute hospitals. Continue reading →

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