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Ionising radiation: promoting safety for patients, visitors and staff

08 August 2006

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

Diagnostic radiology and sealed and unsealed sources of radiotherapy are valuable in the treatment of cancer. However, unwanted consequences can result from...

Blood and body fluid precautions

13 March 1991

Nursing Standard

Clinical infection control

The well-publicised dangers of contracting infection from blood-borne viruses make an awareness of comprehensive protective measures for self and others an...

Ensuring the safe disposal of sharps

10 March 1992

Nursing Standard

Clinical operation clean-up

Legislation such as the COSHH committee regulations on the control of substances hazardous to health, and the removal of crown immunity, have compelled places of...

The Biology of Cancer

01 December 2004

Nursing Standard

Book review

This invaluable book provides a concise, practical and clinically relevant source of information on the complex subject of cancer biology. It will provide a useful...

Living and Dying with Cancer

20 October 2004

Nursing Standard

Book review

Angela Armstrong-Coster discusses the physical and psychological symptoms of a person living and dying with cancer. It gives the reader a fuller understanding of the...

Trust Me I’m a Doctor/Cancer Patient

16 March 2005

Nursing Standard

Book review

The author has used his experience of being a doctor and a cancer patient to write a book of great value to patients and their carers. It has been cleverly planned,...

Immunisation Against Infectious Disease - Third edition

09 May 2007

Nursing Standard

Book review

Vaccines have revolutionised health care and helped prevent the spread of many diseases. But threats of new infections, increased foreign travel and concerns about...

Using an aseptic technique to reduce the risk of infection

01 August 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

It is essential that nurses recognise the consequences of patients acquiring a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). This article outlines how handwashing...

MRSA in Practice

19 September 2007

Nursing Standard

Book review

A concise, practical and clinically relevant book for all healthcare professionals from the Royal Society of Medicine Press, MRSA in Practice brings together a range...