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Children’s public health outcomes in London worse than England average

Children and young people living in London have significantly worse outcomes for public health issues compared with the rest of the country, a report by Public Health England has found.

Improving care by enhancing the patient/nurse relationship

A review of 'Communication skills for nursing practice' by Catherine McCabe.

Vitamin supplementation and nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The developing baby in the womb is completely dependent on its mother for its nutrient supply, so the quality of the maternal diet is extremely important.

Nutrition education needed for all

An audit on supplements provides food for thought, write Harriet Gordon, Carolyn Best and Jill Summers

Lower urinary tract symptoms

Many older men are affected and careful investigation will direct appropriate treatment, writes Suneeta Kochhar

A day in the life of...

Wallace Bruce, offshore medical services manager at International SOS, on providing healthcare for oil workers.

Low numbers of nurses could harm patient care

The UK has significantly lower numbers of nurses as a proportion of the population than other developed nations, according to an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report,...

Patients at risk of general practice prescribing errors

Approximately one in 100 patients attending general practice may be prescribed inappropriate medication, a survey published in the BMJ has found.

Managing and prescribing for atopic eczema in children

Atopic eczema is a chronic condition characterised by dry, itchy skin. It can affect individuals of any age, but it is usually seen in children.

Managing molluscum contagiosum

This common viral skin infection is usually self-limiting, but may require treatment, says Suneeta Kochhar.

Nursing workforce needs clear plans

This week, I was delighted to speak at two nursing events, writes Crystal Oldman.

Men must speak up about mental health

When the Movember Foundation expanded the remit of its UK campaign last year to include men’s mental health issues, it shone a spotlight on an important and often overlooked issue, writes Stephen...

Improving COPD interventions

Two case studies show treatment options to help heavy smokers with COPD, writes Darush Attar-Zadeh.

Is this the care you'd want?

Ethics is the starting point for good nursing practice, writes Emma Vincent.

Practice nursing training needs to be taken more seriously

It isn't clear that all general practices are taking training for practice nurses seriously, say leading primary care figures.

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