CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Nursing the planet
There is mounting evidence that the earth is warming and that the actions of humans are...
01 Apr 2008
Delayed wound healing: in whom, what, when and why?
For a variety of reasons, some wounds take longer than anticipated to heal, or do not heal...
01 Mar 2008
Global challenges in protecting and promoting breastfeeding
Breastmilk is the ideal food for healthy growth and development of infants and young...
01 Feb 2008
Silver therapy in practice: clinical considerations
The last 20 years have seen rapid advances in materials used to manage wounds. These have...
01 Nov 2007
First aid: basic procedures for nurses
Nurses who encounter a road traffic accident or a person who has collapsed in the community...
01 Oct 2007
Best practice when immunising children
This article sets out the best practice when vaccinating children of all ages. It covers...
01 Sep 2007
Recent developments in the care and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
There have been many recent developments in the care and management of patients with chronic...
01 Jul 2007
Management of patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis
This article discusses the pathophysiology and management of patients with allergic rhinitis...
01 Jun 2007
Helping people to stop smoking
This article explains the importance of raising the issue of quitting with everyone who...
01 May 2007
Management of diabetes in South Asian communities in the UK
This article discusses some of the specific challenges related to the management of diabetes...
01 Apr 2007
Oral anticoagulation management in primary care
The article provides guidance on the essentials of setting up an oral coagulation clinic in...
01 Mar 2007
Care and services for the unwell child in the community
This article outlines the current policies surrounding unwell children and young people and...
01 Feb 2007
Erectile dysfunction
This article examines the impact of erectile dysfunction on men and their partners. It looks...
05 Jul 2006
Using guidelines and the GMS contract to improve COPD care in general practice
COPD is a progressive and chronic illness and is the UK’s fastest growing killer disease....
01 Jun 2006
Treatment of acne vulgaris
This article covers the assessment and diagnosis of acne vulgaris. It explores the...
01 May 2006
Travel health: a practical approach to post-travel consultations
This article explores the phenomenon of the post-travel consultation. It considers the...
01 Apr 2006
Contraception
An evidence-based patient choice approach to contraception, assisting the patient to choose...
01 Mar 2006
Lactose intolerance
This article outlines the genesis and aetiology of lactose intolerance, a common disorder...
01 Feb 2006