Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Delirium is a common condition among hospital inpatients and people in long-term care settings. It is an acute confusional state associated with poor outcomes. ⋯ This article discusses the clinical features of delirium in relation to the guideline. It recommends that all clinical staff Scaring for older people should take on the responsibility to 'think delirium' and improve the quality of care for these patients.
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A personal health budget is an allocation of NHS resources that is given to an eligible individual to meet an identified set of health needs in lieu of commissioned services. Personal health budgets were introduced into the NHS in England in 2009 to give individuals more control of the care they receive. This article describes personal health budgets and presents some early findings from pilots in England and the United States.
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The NHS relies heavily on the voluntary sector to deliver health care, but future provision is uncertain under GP commissioning consortia.
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Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a new, non-invasive treatment for faecal incontinence. It is given in an outpatient setting and has few side effects. An increasing number of studies confirm its efficacy. This article discusses the procedure, reports early experiences of using PTNS at one centre in the UK and considers cost effectiveness.