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Treating complex wounds at home

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'The Hospital at Home project' for plastic surgery and burns patients, is run by four nurses namely Lesley Street, Anne Keogh, Lynette Spain and Ruth Waters. The project includes the nurses-led management of complex wounds supporting the early discharge of patients undergoing complex wound care, requiring specialist plastic surgery and burns nursing, and also the prevention of patients by treating them in their own homes and preparing their wounds for surgery.

Care and treatment, Burns, Wounds and injuries, Wound care, Home nursing, Burns and scalds, Home care

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Giving the gift of sight

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Craig Rabbetts, cornea retrieval coordinator at James Cook University Hospital, discusses about his job regarding raising awareness about eye donation and offering an effective service. He claims that although, there is no specific waiting list for cornea transplants, there is always a need.

Cornea, Corneal transplantation, Rabbetts, Craig

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Caring without prejudice

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Illiteracy, depression and invisibility make caring for UK's Traveller population a unique challenge. Rebecca Holt, a health visitor for Travellers at St. Albans and Harpenden PCT, describes the challenges and her experiences with Traveller patients.

Health aspects, Nursing, Patients, Patient care, Travelers, Holt, Rebecca

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