Reasons for pre-hospital delay in reporting chest pain

Article Abstract:

Some patients with myocardial infarction (MI) are not receiving hospital treatment at the earliest opportunity because they ignore the chest pain or mistake it for indigestion. It is vital that the British public is informed about MI symptoms and the benefits of early thrombolytic therapy. Nurses are ideally suited to promote public health issues of this nature because of their extensive work in the community.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Emergency Care Facilities, Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers, Care and treatment, United Kingdom, Community health services, Emergency medical services, Heart attack, Emergency medical facilities

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Learning power

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Those undertakingward based teaching should consider the venue which should be quiet and conformtable andsuitable for a projector or white board. Timing is also important and photocopied handouts of themain points could be useful. A variety of teaching styles and visual aids should be used and themain points should be summed up at the end of the session, with an opportunity forquestions.

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NVQs as part of the pre-registration diploma

Article Abstract:

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) have gained support as nurse education qualifications. The Lancashire College of Nursing and Health Studies is using NVQs in its pre-registration diploma in nursing. The additional qualification encourages students to continue their education after registration and is attractive to future employers.

Social aspects, Job qualifications

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