Blogs
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blog posts
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31 Oct 2024
Universal screening versus Selective screening for DDH
This blog discusses what Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH) is and how universal screening versus selective screening may look like. In my role as a CNS in orthopaedics, universal screening will increase my workload but may identify many DDH infants in a more timely manner, which in the long run will decrease the need for adult orthopaedic services.
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31 Oct 2024
The evolving fracture neck of femur pathway
My blog highlights the journey and the evolving pathway of fractured neck of femur patients. It is relevant to orthopaedic, surgical nurses but also nurses as a whole who have cared for patients with fractured neck of femurs through the emergency phase, therapies stage and sometimes intensive care.
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30 Oct 2024
Developing a nursing network
Samantha blogs about the challenges and obstacles to developing an inclusive nursing network in primary care, and the numerous benefits seen in collaborative working, nursing education, retention, restorative clinical supervision and patient care as a consequence of this innovation.
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29 Oct 2024
Medical case manager: the nursing specialism you’ve probably never heard of
James Wilson, a medical case manager at Healix, shares how he coordinates comprehensive care beyond hospitals and clinics.
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25 Oct 2024
'Hear from Claire' on things health and social care
You, me and EDI
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24 Oct 2024
Ethical Responsibilities of Nurses: Exploring Lessons from History
The study of nurses' roles during the Nazi regime is not just a historical enquiry but a crucial learning opportunity for nursing students. It significantly shapes the understanding of the ethical responsibilities inherent in the profession and serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences when caregivers fail to protect life.
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24 Oct 2024
Hope for future treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Reuben is a PhD Student studying at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
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23 Oct 2024
Sumbo's Mercy Ship Mission
My sabbatical took me on an epic journey from the city of Manchester to the green country of Sierra Leone.
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21 Oct 2024
A recap of our regional Independent Health and Social Care Conference
Leanne Hume and Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurses for Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) in the Northern and Yorkshire and the Humber regions respectively, discuss the recent success of a joint regional IHSC conference.
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17 Oct 2024
A milestone for the Older People's Forum
A reflection on the Older People's Forums first webinar.
