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Molly and Sven (names changed to protect identity) were referred to the MDT by a housing officer who was concerned about a deterioration in Molly’s cognitive state. The referral led to a visit by...
A 36-year-old female (permission granted by patient to use them for this case study) with long-standing right leg lymphoedema (possibly secondary to joint injections performed in hospital, when she...
When discussing the importance of skin care for patients with lymphoedema, it is essential to remind ourselves what the skin does and how it relates to the lymphatics. Many diagrams of the skin do not...
There are currently no specific diagnostic investigations or tools for identifying lipoedema, and clinical diagnosis relies on taking a previous medical history along with a family history, physical...
The conference was held in two parts, enabling delegates to build their own programme, based on their individual learning needs and interests..
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As we enter another New Year, what a start we have encountered. A&E departments and hospitals overwhelmed with ambulances still queuing outside, unprecedented strike action, COVID-19 still hanging...
‘health inequalities arise from experiences of racism and racial discrimination, which impact upon health status by causing physical and mental stress, with an indirect impact on socioeconomic...
A fairly novel concept, which now has considerable backing by clinical research, relates to the ability for diabetes to reverse—that is, to go into remission. According to Diabetes UK (2023),...
‘… in dealing with death in some persons a new sense of meaning may emerge, which is essentially a receptive experience of connectedness with an ego-transcending reality, such as mankind, nature,...
Much of the research and efforts have been focused on improving the efficiency and quality of hospital care through data analytics for clinical care and administration. NHE Vocera (2022) has made the...
The Bladder and Bowel Community (2022) state that there are three main types of intermittent self-catheters: coated, non-coated, and pre-lubricated. Coated catheters come with a hydrophilic coating,...
British Journal of Community Nursing provides clinical education dedicated to nursing in the home. Our goal is to help you develop your skills, improve your practice and manage cases more effectively.
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