Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
A cause for concern
The Valuing People White Paper (Department of Health 2001) reinforces evidence that...
Training for success
In recent years a considerable amount has been written about Alzheimer’s disease in...
New roles, new opportunities
This article offers some initial thoughts on the role of the health facilitator,...
Spotlight on consent
Earlier this year Jim Ellis (not his real name) had all his teeth extracted. After...
One one to
An important aspect of every nurse’s role is to improve the quality of his or her...
Compelling evidence
Epilepsy is a condition that can adversely affect a person’s physical,...
A question of Wellbeing
Adolescence is a difficult time for every young person, with many changes and...
Taking the lid off a hidden problem
Shortly after I joined the UKCC (nursing’s regulatory body) last year, I took a...
Promoting healthy skin in older people
As people age, natural changes occur in the skin that put older people...
Intensive interaction
The term ‘intensive interaction’ refers to an approach to working with people with...
Powerful partner
The new White Paper, Valuing People (Department of Health 2001), sets an ambitious...
Partnerships in
The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically over...
Bridging the gap
Numerous studies over the years have shown increased seizure rates in the learning...
Valuing people, valuing nursing
Historically, the delivery of care to people with learning disabilities has been...
Into the future
In recent years much has been written about the health needs of people with...
Moving on
For most people, leaving home is a critical event symbolising the transition to...
Mapping the future
The National Health Service and services for people with learning disabilities have...
The same as whom?
By the middle of this year health and social work agencies in Scotland are expected...