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Clinical assessment and management of children with bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common seasonal viral illness in babies and children aged under two years. Its significance has increased in the light of a predicted surge in respiratory illness in children this winter and the continuing effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on parental anxi...
Updated: 5 September 2024 -
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Self-harm in young people: risk factors, assessment and treatment interventions
Self-harm, where an individual purposefully harms themselves with a non-fatal outcome, is common, especially among young people. A wide range of mental health issues are associated with self-harm and it increases the likelihood that the person will eventually die by suicide.This article explores the...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
Gynaecological cancers
Increase your knowledge of the common signs and symptoms associated with gynaecological cancer, understand the risk factors, and respond to any red flags. This resource also looks at the role of the Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Updated: 8 October 2025 -
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How to discuss the human papillomavirus infection with patients in primary care
Human papillomavirus infection is extremely common and is often eliminated by the immune system without being detected or causing harm. However, in some cases, it becomes persistent, and can induce cell changes that may potentially lead to cancer. Despite HPV infection being common, there is a lack ...
Updated: 18 January 2023 -
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Mallet finger injuries: the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management
Patients commonly present to UK emergency departments with injuries to the tips of their fingers. Mallet finger is one of the most common injuries, resulting from an injury to the extensor tendon over the dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of the hand. Timely recognition, diagnosis and managemen...
Updated: 18 January 2023 -
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Sepsis: an overview of the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and pathophysiology
Sepsis is a common phenomenon surrounded by uncertainty and misunderstanding. The urgency for treatment is complicated by the vagueness of signs and symptoms and lack of a conclusive diagnostic test. This article unpicks the signs and symptoms of sepsis with guidance for emergency department nurses ...
Updated: 18 January 2023 -
Retaining Nurses in the Profession: What matters?
Many organisations have difficulty retaining their nursing staff, but some have had success in reducing the problem. Through a set of case studies, this report examines what successful approaches have in common and argues for a national nurse retention strategy for NHS Wales.
Updated: 10 January 2023 -
NICE Consultation on Postnatal Care
This guideline covers the routine postnatal care women and their babies should receive.
Updated: 1 May 2021 -
Optimising diabetes care for older adults
Submitted by the RCN Older People's Forum in collaboration with the Diabetes Forum and the Independent Sector Network
Updated: 16 December 2025 -
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Identification, assessment and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues
Enhance your understanding of common urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.
Updated: 11 February 2026
