A reflective account of a trip to escort a sick patient overseas

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A personal, reflective account of using Gibbs' model to debrief and learn following a trip to Australia escorting a sick patient is described. The aim of reflection is to critically examine and learn form an experience and Gibbs' model uses a cycle to direct and formulate progression through the process.

Australia, Management dynamics, Practice, Sick, Sick persons, Intensive care nursing, Personal account

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Diagnosing, treating and managing carcinoid tumors

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The diagnosis, treatment and symptom management of the carcinoid tumors and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care are discussed. Carcinoid tumors are slow-developing, rare, malignant, hormone-secreting tumors.

United States, Diagnosis, Carcinoid, Carcinoid tumor, Carcinoid tumours

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Caring for patients who experience hallucinations

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The article examines the causes and types of hallucinations and also the system of care by the nursing personnel to effectively cope with patients suffering from this ailment.

United Kingdom, Causes of, Hallucinations and illusions, Hallucinations

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