Nursing times
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This paper reflects the current debate surrounding the Patient's Charter standard for initial assessment within the A&E department and suggests ways of improving the quality of the assessment and reducing waiting times for patients in A&E.
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More than a quarter of pregnant women continue to smoke. This paper looks at how health professionals can support clients who wish to give up tobacco. It also examines the ways in which nurses and midwives can help pregnant women overcome barriers to cessation.
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Evidence suggests that heavy drinking among women is increasing but few services have managed to target them successfully. This paper describes the work of a weekly drop-in session for women with alcohol and drug problems run by Riverside Mental Health NHS Trust, London, which attracts up to 23 clients at each session.