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Consent in Scotland
Explore this practical guide showing examples and scenarios for managing nursing decisions related to consent in Scotland. This includes information on the basic principles for consent for adults and children.
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Key indicators for domestic abuse
Explore the indicators of possible domestic violence or abuse and learn more about the questions you should be asking potential victims. Here you can also access advice and information on looking out for any red flags and understanding how to respond to them.
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Domestic abuse resources and support
Here you can access a selection of useful links to websites and organisations aimed at supporting women, men, and children affected by domestic abuse and violence. Unless specified, these resources are applicable across the UK.
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Information governance
Learn more about what information governance is and how it relates to the information about patients which is collected digitally. Find out why understanding information governance is so important and what the basic principles are.
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Health protection
Health protection is one of the responsibilities of Public Health England. Here you can find out more about what health protection is and what health protection teams do to prevent and reduce the impact of infectious diseases, hazards and major emergencies.
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Frailty in older people
Understand what is meant by ‘frailty’ in older patients and find advice on identifying symptoms in older patients and choosing the right interventions to help manage their condition.
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Information standards
Understand more about the importance of care records as an essential part of the daily routine of every health care professional. Here you can find a brief overview of the work the RCN does to ensure that patient information is recorded correctly.
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Migrant health guidance
Find out where to seek advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients, including country-specific information. This resource offers information on caring for travellers from the non-UK-born population, especially those who are likely to return to their home country to visit friends and relatives (VFRs).
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Mental health in later life
Increase your awareness of the mental health issues experienced by older people and how the multi-professional nature of care for older people requires working in a collaborative way in order to improve mental well-being.
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Information, data and media literacies
Find out what is meant by media, data and information literacies, and how to demonstrate these in your role.
