Avoiding drug administration errors: the way forward

Article Abstract:

Day-to-day job stress, a lack of training and high expectations can cause nurses to make errors when giving medicine to patients. Many errors are not reported because nurses fear they may loose their jobs or face disciplinary action. Nurses should be encouraged to report errors, in the knowledge they will be treated fairly. A risk management policy should be instigated by hospital managers, which regularly reviews drug administration procedures, training methods and nurse competency.

Drugs, Dosage and administration, Drug administration and dosage

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Fish-odour syndrome: dealing with offensive body odour

Article Abstract:

Fish-smelling body odour is a metabolic disorder known as fish-odour syndrome. The characteristic fishy smell is caused by trimethylamine being excreted in the saliva, urine and sweat. Studies show that it is an inherited disorder. The syndrome can be treated by dietary manipulation, with patient's being advised to avoid eating foods which have high levels of lecithin and salt-water fish. Nurses can help sufferers of the syndrome by providing them with practical help and advice.

Care and treatment, Syndromes

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