Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Recognising and acting on opportunities for career development is a skill that can help you climb the career ladder.
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Familial hypercholesterolaemia is a genetic condition characterised by high cholesterol levels in the blood and an increased risk of premature coronary heart disease. In this article, the authors review the clinical features, pathology, epidemiology and clinical management of this often underdiagnosed condition.
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The issue of whether patients should always be told the truth regarding their diagnosis and prognosis has afforded much debate in healthcare literature. This article examines telling the truth from an ethical perspective. It puts forward arguments for and against being honest with patients, using a clinical example to illustrate each point.
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NHS Lothian and Napier University in Edinburgh are collaborating on a programme to ensure compassion becomes an integral characteristic of nursing education, practice and leadership.