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Advances in nursing assessment: a fundamental step in patient care

On Medicine

Nursing assessments Nursing assessments are the basis for making diagnoses and interventions that meet the needs of the patient. Therefore, any error, lack of information or use of inadequate instruments can affect the next steps in the nursing care process, affecting the quality of care, safety and patient satisfaction.

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A unique approach. A unique population. Investing in nurses’ mental health

On Medicine

Nurses play a unique role in our healthcare systems. Nurses in the UK There are approximately 704,520 nurses registered in the UK as of March 2022. It is therefore essential to find ways to support our nurses to allow our healthcare systems to stay alive and thriving.

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A proactive diabetes review model: from concept to nurse-led research

On Medicine

Offering an assessment undertaken by a diabetes specialist nurse, identifying risk factors, and through a process of collaboration with the patient, agreeing on steps to mitigate those risks. Though this is not often nurse-led research activity, and such integration often leads to complex funding streams.

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Nurses: The Unsung Heroes in Pharma and Biotech for Health Equity and Medication Adherence

H1 Blog

But nurses are often overlooked as a solution to addressing health equity and medication adherence issues, especially as telehealth and virtual care become increasingly popular. Nurses are also playing a critical role in bridging the gap between underserved populations and quality healthcare.

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NHS staff sign up to Covid-19 sniffer dog trial

The Pharma Data

NHS staff are taking part in a trial to see if dogs can sniff out Covid-19 – even in people who are asymptomatic. If the trial is successful, the dogs could be used at UK airports to screen people arriving from abroad. If the trial is successful, the dogs could be used at UK airports to screen people arriving from abroad.

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Benefits of Participating in Clinical Trials

Olympian Clinical Research

Clinical trials are essential for advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments that can improve patient care and outcomes. Participating in a clinical trial is a significant decision that can have profound benefits, not only for the individual participant but also for future patients and the broader medical community.

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Advancing and Safeguarding Clinical Research for a Better Tomorrow

Advarra

For more than 35 years, Advarra has been committed to protecting the rights and welfare of clinical trial participants while helping to improve healthcare outcomes, advancing medical knowledge, and bringing innovative, life-extending treatments to market that benefit millions of patients worldwide.