The impact of accurate patient assessment on quality of care
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A nurse should be able to undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of a patient. The evolution of the nursing role and the implementation of assessment tools and the potential for development within the profession is examined.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Importance of breast awareness in identification of breast cancer
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The article emphasizes the importance of breast awareness in the diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer. This process involves becoming familiar with what is normal about one's breasts so that one can spot any changes immediately.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Giving patients open access to medical records would help nurses improve care
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The government plan to provide patients with access for medical records will help nurses improve their quality of care by having the patients know the kind of care they are receiving.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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