Professional nurse (London, England)
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When an NHS trust found it had high readmission rates among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nurses from the acute respiratory assessment service decided to find out why. An audit found that, in fact, a very small number of patients were the cause of the problem. They suggest that improved care at home after discharge could help resolve the issue.
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Diabetes is not simply a disorder of the metabolism but a chronic disease that affects every aspect of a person's body and life and is becoming increasingly common This paper outlines the National Service Framework for Diabetes standards and how they aim to reduce the incidence and the risks of complications of this condition.