Nursing times
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People with learning disabilities often experience inequalities in accessing general health services. This group, their families and carers need access to effective palliative care when facing a life limiting illness. This article describes the development and implementation of a fast track referral pathway for people with learning disabilities at St Francis Hospice in Essex. Our aim is to share this pathway so others can replicate the collaborative working to improve access to palliative care services for this group.
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Electronic care records have significant implications both for frontline nurses and the wider profession. Two articles in last week's issue discussed how the electronic care record (ECR) can support and bring benefits to frontline nurses' role from a practical perspective. ⋯ This final article examines the issues nurses must consider when introducing and using this system. These include access and information governance, and matters such as confidentiality.
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The NHS Care Records Service is developing electronic care records for the NHS in England. This article examines the background to electronic records and how they can support and improve everyday nursing practice.
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The NHS in England is in the process of developing and rolling out electronic care records (see www.nhscarerecords.nhs.uk). This article examines the issues that frontline nurses, nurse leaders and managers should consider when implementing ECRs.