CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Intimate partner violence and the role of community nurses
Intimate partner violence is a common problem that is known to have serious and long-term...
27 Oct 2016
Tea: hydration and other health benefits
There is concern in some health profession literature and the wider media that caffeinated...
28 Sep 2016
Managing the menopause: symptoms, consequences and treatment
The menopause affects all women, and nurses in any role will come across women who have...
31 Aug 2016
Mosquito-borne infections and UK travellers
Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting a significant number of infections around the...
28 Jun 2016
Understanding help-seeking behaviour in patients
Healthcare staff based in the community have a vested interest in understanding the help-...
26 May 2016
Identifying, diagnosing and managing skin allergies
There are several skin conditions that can be triggered by allergy. These allergies can be...
28 Apr 2016
Treatment and management of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a complex, lifelong condition requiring effective treatment and management....
30 Mar 2016
Personalised care for patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue worldwide. It is a chronic disease that...
25 Feb 2016
Which clinical diagnostic tools are most effective for assessing opioid-dependent women...
Opioid addiction and the menopause share similar signs and symptoms, which may confuse a...
02 Feb 2016
Group B streptococcus in pregnancy: intrapartum care choices for women
Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation can occur intermittently in a proportion of the...
27 Nov 2015
Clinical leadership and organisational governance in primary care
This article examines nurse clinical leadership in primary care from the perspective of...
30 Oct 2015
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV seropositive adults
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-adherence is one of the strongest predictors of the...
25 Sep 2015
Climate change: a review of potential health consequences
Climate change results in increased levels of air pollution; airborne allergens; extreme...
28 Aug 2015
Colorectal cancer and how to avoid it
Colorectal cancer represents a significant threat to men and women and in Western societies...
26 Jun 2015
Legal and ethical issues in end of life care: implications for primary health care
Increasing numbers of patients are achieving their wish to die in the familiar surroundings...
29 May 2015
The management and treatment of acne
Acne is a common skin condition. Acne lesions are classified by their clinical appearance as...
01 May 2015
The role of the community nurse in integrated end of life care
Although some people receive excellent care at the end of their lives, many do not. Services...
27 Mar 2015
Use of patient group directions in medicines management
Patient group directions (PGDs) are used widely in the NHS for the supply and/or...
02 Mar 2015