Emotional minefield

Article Abstract:

Psychological problems may underlie the behaviour of difficult patients. They may demand a disproportionate amount of medical attention yet complain it is ineffective. The basic cause of such behaviour may be an inability to contain anxiety. Professionals may help patients develop this ability through their responses. A coordinated multi-disciplinary response facilitates coping and resisting unreasonable demands.

Psychophysiologic disorders, Psychosomatic disorders

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Guidelines for patients undergoing faecal occult blood testing

Article Abstract:

The dietary advice and few guidelines the patients require before undergoing a faecal occult blood (FOB) test are presented. The FOB test detects the presence of blood in a patient's faeces that may not be visible on examination.

United Kingdom, Occult blood, Fecal occult blood test

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Clinical audit

Article Abstract:

Techniques for conducting a clinical audit of patient care are described. They include identifying a specific patient care topic, setting criteria, collecting data, examining results, making changes and then re-auditing.

Evaluation, Clinical competence

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