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Endometriosis explained
It takes patients eight years on average to get an endometriosis diagnosis. Nurse practitioner Deb tells us about her specialist role and how nursing staff could help spot the condition earlier
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Breaking free from HCV
Award-winning charge nurse Kirsty is helping reduce cases of hepatitis C in prison
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Making surgery successful
With efforts to clear COVID-related surgery waiting lists underway, the role of nursing staff before, during and after operations is more important than ever
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Allies for women's health
Fertility nurse Francesca and midwife Angela pooled their specialist knowledge to create RCN guidance to improve patient transition between their services
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Genomics: become a DNA detective
How this growing area of research can help you find answers to provide more tailored care
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Care for trans patients: what nursing staff need to know
Access to care for trans and non-binary patients
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Tracheostomy care close to home: ‘I couldn’t fail him’
Specialist care often takes patients far from home, but care home manager Lesley was determined to help keep one patient with complex needs close to his family
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Work like a dog: can pets help dementia patients?
Bringing pets into clinical settings can improve people’s wellbeing, but it’s important to follow some ground rules. We find out more
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Safer injecting facilities: why are they so controversial?
Lynn works at a heroin-assisted treatment facility and says ‘problematic’ drug use should be considered a health issue and treated like any other illness
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Video: How to use music in dementia care
Music can be an effective tool for nursing staff working with people living with dementia. We visited Playlist for Life volunteers in Liverpool to find out how