Managing the confused patient

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning ways in which nurses can manage patients in confused states of mind are discussed. Particular attention is given to techniques of confused patient care, including establishing and respecting a routine and setting goals aimed at offering the patients a sense of independence.

Author: Radcliffe, Mark, Speechley, Katie
Care and treatment, Methods, Nursing, Cognition disorders, Cognitive disorders

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How come we're losing if we scored the equaliser?

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The status of nurses in the UK is still lower than that of doctors. The identity of nursing remains hard to define, and nurses are being forced to reassess their sense of self.

Author: Radcliffe, Mark
Psychological aspects, Cover Story, Public opinion, Nurse and physician, Nurse-physician relationship

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Mirror, mirror on the wall

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Issues are presented concerning the shortage of nurses in the National Health Service. The working conditions of nurses and their remuneration packages are discussed.

Author: Radcliffe, Mark
Human resource management, Column, Recruiting, United Kingdom. National Health Service

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Subjects list: Nurses
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