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Preceptorship of nurses in the community
There is recognition that newly qualified nurses find it difficult to make the transition to
Promoting a patient’s right to autonomy: implications for primary healthcare practitioners. Part 2
The aim of this second of two articles is to consider a range of situations in which practit
Promoting a patient’s right to autonomy: implications for primary healthcare practitioners. Part 1
It is an established legal and ethical principle that healthcare practitioners must respect
The travel health consultation
The pre-travel consultation should be a health-promotion activity where a thorough risk asse
Networking in primary health care: how connections can increase social capital
This article highlights the growing need for primary healthcare practitioners to develop goo
Healthcare professionals’ response to domestic violence
Victims of domestic violence have increased contact with healthcare services, but the abuse
The role of inhaled bronchodilators and inhaler devices in COPD management
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for the conditions of chron
Pathophysiology and pharmacological management of asthma from a nature-nurture perspective
The maintenance of health depends on nature (associated with genes) and nurture (associated
Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease was first identified more than 100 years ago but still relatively little
Clinical leadership in primary care
The need for good clinical leadership has never been more important.
Poor performance: managing the first informal stages
Effective staff management is a vital aspect of the team leader role; it ensures high standa
Outbreaks of infection in community settings: the nursing implications
Outbreaks of infection are managed by specialist practitioners in public health and infectio
Meningococcal disease is a global problem responsible for significant morbidity and mortality
One of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease commonly seen in primary care is raised ch
This article discusses the management of children under the age of five who present to nurses
A child’s nutritional status has a significant effect on health and development.
A quarter of a million people in the UK are affected by severe asthma, which can cause a huge
Osteoarthritis is a common condition among older people, and is responsible for a significant
