Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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A nurse who lied to his doctor wife and friends for seven years about being a leading surgeon has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
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Handovers are a crucial aspect of the patient's healthcare pathway. Effective handovers promote patient safety and continuity of care and may contribute to increased job satisfaction for nurses. ⋯ Evidence supports the use of a structured framework in handovers and the author advocates placing patients at the centre of their care by using bedside handovers. Nurses require training and support to enable them to deliver effective handovers that meet the requirements of their organisation, colleagues and patients.