Clinical update
Pain assessment in older people
Updated guidelines emphasise the subjective nature of pain and offer ways to encourage...
New guidelines to diagnose and treat age-related macular degeneration
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has produced new guidelines on age-...
NICE guidance on intermediate care and reablement
NICE has issued new guidelines on intermediate care, including reablement, and how to...
Visual acuity should not restrict access to cataract surgery
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published guidance to improve care...
Parkinson’s disease
Updated guidance from NICE on the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease includes...
Parkinson’s disease
Summary and nursing implications of the latest updates to clinical practice.
Gout
Updated guidance on this painful inflammatory condition says patients should be offered...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
As costs of respiratory illnesses continue to rise, a recent report has criticised the lack...
Mental well-being and independence for older people
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a quality standard...
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
An examination of the latest policy and what it means for healthcare professionals
Multiple morbidities assessment
People with multiple morbidities need a tailored approach to care, according to a new...
Oral health for adults in care homes
The importance of focusing on oral health for well-being