Transferring patients with a urinary catheter
Article Abstract:
The article presents various guidelines that need to be taken care of while transferring patients with indwelling urinary catheters from a secondary to primary care. The important guidelines include the use of proper electronic systems and a trained staff for the purpose.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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'Nurses are in an excellent position to assist their patients with living wills'
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Living wills are the documents drafted by patients mentioning the treatments they would like to or not like to receive under special circumstances. Nurses should be provided proper training to assist patients in making these wills.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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