Doubts raised over leg ischaemia care

Article Abstract:

The UK study, called the BASIL trial (bypass versus angioplasty in severe ischaemia of the leg) concluded that in some cases primary amputation was the best course of management. It is found that bypass surgery in more complications, and surgeons could not always, find a suitable vein for gating, especially in older people.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Nursing, Patient care, Ischemia

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A reward in itself

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This article examines the work of nurse Chris Francis to get smokers to quit, focusing on how the nurse-patient relationship helps smokers to kick the habit. Topics include the importance of social support and a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Antismoking Programs, Methods, Smoking cessation programs, Smoking cessation, Health promotion

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On the road to recovery

Article Abstract:

General practitioners (GPs) might be allowed by the United Kingdom Department of Health to refer patients outside of their local catchment areas. The GPs may be permitted this power if the other place will provide more rapid treatment.

Strategy & planning, Planning, Health care industry, Powers and duties, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners, United Kingdom. Department of Health, Company business planning

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