Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Professionals for Assisted Dying is a new organisation that wants to clarify the legal rights of terminally ill people and their carers.
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One London hospital provides a nursing service dedicated to people who are homeless.
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Phantom limb pain is common in patients who have amputations. This article outlines the different theories that explain the pathophysiology of phantom limb pain, including peripheral, spinal and central mechanisms. Treatment options are targeted at addressing these mechanisms, combining analgesic techniques with physical and psychological rehabilitation.