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Homeless people are dying in middle age, according to research

08 November 2012

Emergency Nurse

News

The average age of death among homeless people is 30 years earlier than that of the general population, according to a study published last month.

Examining the knee joint

01 April 2013

Emergency Nurse

CPD

Appropriate history taking and examination can ensure accurate diagnosis of common knee problems, and rapid and effective interventions or referral to orthopaedic...

Anorectal examination in emergency departments

01 April 2013

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Many patients present to emergency departments with anorectal problems, such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure and pruritis ani. Often, patients with such problems are...

Tackling incidents of violence, aggression and antisocial behaviour

01 April 2013

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has developed and implemented a strategy to reduce the number of incidents of violence, aggression and antisocial behaviour in its...

Using a computerised patient-alert system

01 April 2013

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

The information technology systems used in most modern emergency departments alert staff to patients who require special management, including those with infections...

RCN activists to debate downgrading of departments

08 March 2013

Emergency Nurse

Analysis

It takes a lot to get people involved in a street protest, especially on a cold winter’s day, so the fact that an estimated 25,000 people marched in January against...

Guidance urges pregnancy checks for women of reproductive age

08 March 2013

Emergency Nurse

Analysis

Emergency nurses should always consider whether women of child-bearing age who attend for urgent care are pregnant, new guidance suggests.

Listening can lead to change

10 April 2013

Emergency Nurse

Editorial

The Francis Inquiry report into care failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust urges managers to listen more to staff, patients and relatives, and to act on...