CPD articles

Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.

Dengue fever

Nurses involved in travel health should be aware of the signs of dengue fever and what to do

Tracheostomy care in community settings

Risks associated with tracheostomy cannot be eliminated, but they can be addressed

Continuing professional development: lymphoma in primary care

This article summarises the diagnosis, treatment and long-term consequences of lymphoma

Understanding the health risks of varicella zoster virus in pregnancy

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a common illness that causes varicella (chickenpox) and...

Increasing use of long-acting contraception in primary care

Long-acting, reversible contraception is a safe and effective way to control fertility,...

Migraine in primary care: myths, management and medication overuse

This article is aimed at primary care nurses and covers the presentation of migraine across...

Managing patients with multimorbidity

Multimorbidity is becoming an increasing problem with more patients having two or more long-...

Improving outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care, with...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of gastrointestinal function with symptoms...

Skin infections

This article outlines the issues involved in assessing and managing people who present with...

Improving interpretation of spirometry for better diagnosis

Spirometry is the most widely used pulmonary function test. It is useful for identifying...

Insulin safety: avoiding mistakes and reducing risk

Insulin is a powerful glucose-lowering agent which can save lives and have a significant...

Skin infestations

Infestations can be found on the skin or cause skin reactions. There are many types of skin...

How to write a reflective practice case study

As evidence and experience play an important role in underpinning primary healthcare,...

Smoking cessation

The health burden of smoking tobacco is well documented and it is known to kill more than...

Why infection control should be everyone’s responsibility

Infection control is vital in all aspects of health and social care provision. Infection...

A guide to recognising and diagnosing suspected food allergy in children

Food allergy continues to be a public health concern widely reported in developed countries...

Consent to medical treatment of the mature minor: is autonomy achievable?

The philosophy of healthcare is based on autonomy and capacity, autonomy being the patient’s...

Tackling hypertension: what’s new?

The acquisition of accurate and consistent blood pressure measurements is the responsibility...

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