Describe two pieces of legislation relating to the safe care of individuals
An examination of the two pieces of legislation which relate to the safe care of individuals; The Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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UK Average Female Shoe Size
An answer that provides information about the average female shoe size in the UK.
The importance of person centred care in patient assessments
Question Discuss the importance of assessment in the nursing process demonstrating person centred care Answer Assessment is the first step in the nursing process and refers to the systematic method of collecting patient data in order to formulate plans that will be implemented to solve patient health problems (Howatson-Jones et al. 2015; Timby 2009). Assessment …
Effect the ‘diabetic epidemic’ threatening the NHS could have on nurses
Additional demand on the NHS services has implications for healthcare service providers, stakeholders (like patients and carers) and adversely affects society
The PDSA model for nursing practice innovation
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) is a cyclical model which is designed to provide a systematic approach to quality improvement in practice.
Clinical governance and quality
‘Clinical governance’ is an approach which is intended to ensure that the NHS is accountable for maintaining a high quality of healthcare to…
How does hand hygiene policy impact quality of care to patients
A brief examination of the ways in which hand hygiene policy may affect the quality of care that patients recieve.
Professional Values in Nursing
A short answer detailing professional values in nursing
Patterns of Knowing in the Development of Nursing Theory
A short answer detailing the importance of patterns of knowing in the development of nursing theory.
The Implications of Failing to Fail Students
A short answer highlighting the consequences of failing to fail nursing students