Weight on their minds

Article Abstract:

The Annex Nursing Development Unit, an out-patient treatment facility for patients with annorexia nervosa, is successfully running as an autonomous unit and should be used as a model for patient care and service within the NHS. The unit operates using a case management system where an individualistic approach is adopted by using a named-nurse practitioner who is responsible for the referred patient. Care comprises of follow-up, short-term and long-term treatment, and support for patients who are awaiting in-patient treatment.

Health aspects, Anorexia nervosa

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Involving patients: lessons from PACE

Article Abstract:

Patients should be involved in their own care and treatment for several reasons, such as ethics and the positive impact on outcome resulting from a greater understanding of procedures involved in treatment. The UK government is seeking to improve health care quality through a drive for effectiveness by patient and carer involvement. Health care professionals should allow patient preferences to guide their care planning, with patients being helped in their decision making using a wider range of educational materials.

Care and treatment, Patients, Patient care

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Opportunity knocks

Article Abstract:

The UK National Health Service (NHS) has produced a set of guidelines aimed at promoting the practice of primary care groups (PCGs). Community nurses are encouraged to fully participate in the establishment and running of PCGs by making sure they are kept informed of latest best practice, forming close working partnerships with colleagues and developing all aspects of health care services within the group.

United Kingdom, Social policy, Primary nursing, Primary care nursing

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