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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): updated guidelines
In 2004 the first National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines fo
Primary care training for adults and children with confirmed anaphylaxis requiring treatment with adrenaline
Anaphylaxis is becoming more common, and research shows that effective patient education can
Immunisation: promoting travel health
This article explores the issues involved when undertaking immunisations during a travel hea
Helping patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease adhere to regimens
The management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is complex because people nee
Assessing and treating adult patients with eczema
Eczematous conditions are common in all age ranges; this article focuses on conditions that
Reviewing the meaning of your work
There are good reasons to periodically review the meaning of your work.
Promoting self-management of multiple sclerosis in primary care
This article discusses the impact of multiple sclerosis on people newly diagnosed and those
Identifying and managing deep vein thrombosis
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common condition which has an impact on primary and second
Wound-related pain: features, assessment and treatment
This article explores the problem of wound-related pain.
Leadership theories and the development of nurses in primary health care
Nurses who work in primary care create, develop, implement, evaluate and critique policy wit
Investigating a practice skill
Practice skills are at the heart of successful primary health care.
Managing pain in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder that affects the synovial joints including the
This article examines assessment and management strategies for all categories of domiciliary
Although contraception is freely available, many women fail to use it effectively and some he
Although dignity has been written about extensively, there is still an opportunity to explore
Recent UK government guidelines set out the direction in which children’s palliative care ser
Nutrition in infancy and childhood is of paramount importance if children are to become healt
An evaluation of lung function is an essential part of the diagnosis and management of respir
