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Exchanging information: patients’ views on health care

10 June 2009

Nursing Management

Feature

Patient support systems in Wales, including information services, are delivered by front line staff rather than dedicated support services teams. This article...

Managing women with ovarian cancer: the role of the nurse

06 October 2010

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article considers the nature of ovarian cancer, the effect this diagnosis may have on patients, their families and carers, and the treatment options available....

Ovarian cancer: symptoms, treatment and long-term patient management

10 May 2011

Cancer Nursing Practice

CPD

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death among women. It has a poor prognosis, with five-year survival rates of 40 per cent. This article...

Inspiring start

30 August 2005

Nursing Standard

General

This is the Year of the Volunteer and in one hospital many volunteers go on to become nurses, thanks to the help and support they get from Terry Owen and her...

Ovarian cancer: symptoms, treatment and long-term patient management

01 May 2011

Primary Health Care

Continuing professional development

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death among women. It has a poor prognosis, with five-year survival rates of 40 per cent. This article...

Ovarian cancer: symptoms, treatment and long-term patient management

06 September 2011

Primary Health Care

CPD

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death among women. It has a poor prognosis, with five-year survival rates of 40 per cent. This article...

Rewarding innovation and best practice in breast cancer care

11 March 2014

Cancer Nursing Practice

Feature

The Breast Cancer Care Nursing Network Awards recognise best practice in specialist breast care nursing. They acknowledge individuals and teams who have demonstrated...

Support for mystery illness

22 August 2006

Nursing Standard

General article

Behçet’s disease is a rare autoimmune condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Specialist nurse Gill Grundy is there to help.

Developing patient rapport, trust and therapeutic relationships

09 August 2017

Nursing Standard

CPD

Rapport is established at the first meeting between the patient and nurse, and is developed throughout the therapeutic relationship. However, challenges can arise...