Does screening save lives? Why wait for people to show symptoms of a disease if screening can identify it earlier?

Article Abstract:

The National Health Service is planning increased screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancers and also for diabetes and chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease that may lead to cervical cancer. The pros and cons of increased screening are discussed, including costs and increased false positive results.

Usage, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Medical screening, Health screening, Cancer screening

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Thinking the unthinkable

Article Abstract:

The threat of bioterrorism has meant that hospital emergency teams in the United Kingdom must devise plans for the treatment of mass casualties from biological or chemical weapons. Symptoms associated with biological or chemical weapons are described.

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Biological Warfare Materials, Chemical Weapons, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Physiological aspects, Emergency medical services, Biological weapons, Bioterrorism, Mass casualties

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Scope to be right there with patients

Article Abstract:

Endoscopy nurse Paula Swallow discusses her specialty. She likes to be in close contact with patients, comforting them through the procedure and calming their cancer fears.

Management dynamics, Management, Vocational guidance, Company business management, Nursing specialties, Endoscopy

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