British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
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Nurse-patient encounters are influenced by the law and by morality. These frequently overlap and hold certain principles in common, such as justice and rights. Despite such close connections, the law and morality do not necessarily correspond. The difficulty in and complexity of reaching the right and just decision in the healthcare setting often highlight this.
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Over the last 30 years the prevalence of cigarette smoking in adults in the UK has fallen to around 30%. Smoking will still kill 100,000 people each year well into the next century. Smoking in children is related to whether their parents smoke. ⋯ The Government should be urged to raise taxes on cigarettes and ban advertising. Smoking should be banned from all health care premises. Hospitals should be encouraged to appoint smoking cessation counsellors to work with both staff and patients.
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Patient-controlled analgesia is an effective method of controlling postoperative pain, providing its introduction is planned carefully and both staff and patients have been fully trained in the technique.
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Palliative care is one of the most demanding, challenging but rewarding specialties in health care. This article provides an overview of the career opportunities for nurses wishing to improve their palliative care knowledge and skills or enter the specialty.
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In the first of this two-part series, the reasons why nurses were not prepared to take action when faced with an emergency were examined. This article takes a step-by-step look at cardiopulmonary resuscitation as specified by the European Resuscitation Council.