How a new health care assistant role can support junior doctors

Article Abstract:

The uses of health care assistants by junior doctors in a British hospital are evaluated. Health care assistants were trained to perform peripheral cannulation, electrocardiogram recording, venipuncture and clerical support. Junior doctors found that health care assistants gave them more time to spend with patients and more time to consider medical care.

Usage, Practice, Medical assistants

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Multidisciplinary continence care

Article Abstract:

A multiprofessional health care team project by the Chorley and South Ribble Continence Advisory was established to allow nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to work together to improve patient treatment for incontinence. The team was awarded the Essence of Care in Continence Award by the Nursing Times.

Achievements and awards, Nursing, Incontinence

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Using group work to prevent relapse in bipolar disorder

Article Abstract:

The principles and ideas behind a group intervention aimed at managing bipolar disorder are outlined and the benefits of working collaboratively with service users are demonstrated.

Prevention, Diseases, Bipolar disorder, Recurrence (Disease)

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