New drug - Xamiol
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OPINION
Nurses are tired of this constant change
by Barbara Stuttle
01-Oct-07
A number of friends have told me how fed up they are with work, in particular since the reconfigurat... Read more
Chris Lancelot: Dress codes and the battle against infection
by Chris Lancelot
10-Dec-08
I was distinctly unimpressed with the consultants at a recent hospital meeting: they all came jacket... Read more
A generalist career pathway is needed
by Emma Bower
08-Dec-08
When the DoH launched its Modernising Nursing Careers consultation last year, nurses in primary care... Read more
Editorial: The value of GP trainers must be reflected in pay
by GP Newspaper editorial
10-Dec-08
Training practices have had a busy year or so. Along with introducing the new curriculum, trainers a... Read more
Why nurses should be aware of the ABPI code
by Heather Simmonds
05-Mar-07
Nurses must know which activities pharmaceutical companies are permitted to undertake, says Heather ... Read more
A personal approach is key to end-of-life care
by Jonathan Ellis
01-Oct-07
With the government's end-of-life care strategy imminent, Jonathan Ellis highlights what it should c... Read more
Liam Farrell: Christmas home visits in a winter of discontent
by Liam Farrell
10-Dec-08
The Dickensian Christmas is a thing of the past, so to speak; global warming may be bad news for pol... Read more
An opportunity to improve maternity care
by Mary Newburn
11-Jun-07
The government's new maternity care policy is welcome and we must ensure it happens, says Mary Newbu... Read more
Mary Selby: Jingle bells, Darzi smells, promises fly away
by Mary Selby
10-Dec-08
Midnight on Christmas Eve, and Scrooge had sent Cratchett home - he could do without the guilt trips... Read more
Technology could help those with dementia
by Neil Hunt
14-May-07
We need a considered debate on the use of technology to support patients with dementia, says Neil Hu... Read more
Telling the truth about NHS walk-in centres
by Paul Cornforth
30-Apr-07
Research suggests NHS walk-in centres are failing but anecdotal evidence disagrees, says Paul Cornfo... Read more
Nurses lead the way on medication safety
by Professor Matt Griffiths and Professor Molly Courtney
17-Sep-07
A new report highlights how medication safety can be improved, say Matt Griffiths and Molly Courtena... Read more
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A positive future for our proud profession
by Rosemary Cook
08-Dec-08
The countdown has begun to 2009 and also to the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the beginn... Read more
We need a universal health visiting
by Sally Gimson
28-May-07
Health visitors have a vital role to play, so why do they appear to be an endangered species, asks S... Read more
Good information is key to enabling self care
by Sarah Claridge
23-Jan-07
The quality of patient information currently available is patchy and needs to improve, says Sarah Cl... Read more
Editorial: New QOF work could stretch nurses to limit
by Sarah Wild
20-Oct-08
Anything that is good for patients tends to be championed by nurses. So it is no surprise that nurse... Read more
Time for DoH rethink on childhood obesity
by Tam Fry
20-Feb-07
Weighing children in schools is important, but the government is getting the strategy wrong, argues ... Read more
Investment is needed to tackle HIV epidemic
by Vicky Field
08-Jan-07
Improved sexual health services and education are the key to reducing HIV and STI incidence, says Vi... Read more
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- Letters: A novel recipe for the digestive biscuit?
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