British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a programme of evidence-based interventions that minimize the body's response to surgical stress. ERAS enables patients to be safely discharged from hospital earlier than previously thought possible. This article examines three aspects of enhanced recovery: improving preoperative counselling, reducing the body's stress response, and reducing pain and promoting comfort. The opportunity for nursing research is discussed in the context of patient experiences.
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The question of whether English law should be reformed to legalize assisted dying has been the cause of heated debate over many years. The courts have consistently rejected challenges to change the law in the area. However in 2009 Debbie Purdy achieved success in requiring the Director of Public Prosecutions to produce prosecution guidelines on assisted suicide. This paper explores the current law in the area and examines the proposals for reform of the Falconer Commission which were published in January 2012.