Management of retained foreign bodies and rectal sexual trauma
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The incidence, methods and treatment options for patients with retained foreign bodies and rectal sexual trauma are discussed and the nurse's role in ensuring they are cared for in a sensitive manner is outlined. The aim is to increase nurse's knowledge about the problem so that patients can be treated appropriately in meeting both their physical and psychological needs.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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'Do we need to have senior nurses on NHS commissioning bodies?'
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The debate over the issue of having senior nurses in the commissioning bodies of the NHS Alliance Nursing Network is presented. Though the nurses play a vital role, it is argued that more than the directors of nursing, a commissioning body require people with technical skills and management and hence the need of senior nurses still remains a debatable issue.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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Using judgement to improve accuracy in decision-making
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Nursing judgements are complex, often involving the need to process a large number of information cues. Hence, it is argued that as nurses take on more roles requiring accurate judgements. it is time to increase their knowledge of judgement and ways to improve it.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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