Fade fave: Preventing falls in patients with alcohol problems

Fade skinny: A high number of patients were admitted to a ward with mobility problems owing to a history of alcohol misuse. The ward implemented the Productive Ward programme to reduce falls. The importance of staff engagement is highlighted.

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Fade fave: Preparing leaders for safeguarding children

Fade skinny: This article presents the design and implementation of a leadership training programme for safeguarding children professionals  to improve their skills, confidence and ability to challenge poor practice.

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Fade fave: Effects of being a patient on student development

Fade skinny: A student nurse tells of her story of becoming a patient and how reflecting on this experience influenced her approach to patient care. By sharing this experience with peers and mentors, she was able to influence their approach to care, and made a difference to how mentors worked with students in practice.

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Fade Fave: How to use action learning sets to support nurses

Fade Skinny: Action Learning Sets (ALS) involved regular action-focused peer-discussion groups that address workplace issues. This article reviews the literature and personal experience of ALS and finds that ALS builds trust, helps professional development and enables action on issues/ problems.

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Fade fave: Using COPD action plans to manage exacerbations

Fade skinny: People with COPD experiencing exacerbations should be given self-management plans to reduce the time to recovery. this article carries out an audit to establish whether patients were using and following their action plans.

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Fade fave: How to care for people with Parkinson’s disease

Fade skinny: Patient’s with this complex and debilitating condition need individualised nursing care tailored  to their needs to give optimal symptom control and improve quality of life.

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Fade fave: Do general practice selection scores predict success at MRCGP? An exploratory study

Fade skinny: This study looks at the evidence for the long-term predictive validity of the selection process by demonstrating significant correlations between selection and examination scores.

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Fade Fave: Group counselling improves quality for patients with limited health literacy

Fade Skinny: This article reports on the use of a modified evaluation tool which guides implementation of a family violence intervention programme within New Zealand primary healthcare

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Fade Fave: Nutrition screening in patients with COPD

Fade Skinny: Patients with COPD are at increased risk of malnutrition. This article discusses the impact of COPD symptoms on nutrition and gives advice on the importance of regular nutritional screening using a validated tool.

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Fade Fave: Multidimensional leg ulcer assessment

Fade Skinny: Assessment of leg ulcers should include examination of the wound and consideration of underlying causes, comorbidities and their psychosocial impact. This article highlights some of the key features of leg ulcer assessment, drawing on recommendations in national guidelines.

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Fade Fave: An overview of chronic heart failure management

Fade Skinny: This article reviews the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management of chronic heart failure.

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Title: Making the Case for Connected Health: Accenture study explores the future of integrated healthcare delivery

The Skinny: An international comparison report from Accenture on the systematic application of healthcare IT to facilitate the accessing and sharing of information, as well as subsequent analysis of health data across healthcare systems, in 8 countries.

Key findings for England

Among the key findings for England related to disparity in the use of IT:

more than 90% of primary care clinicians report entering patient notes during or after consultations, the most of any country surveyed, but this drops to just 16% for secondary care, the lowest for any country surveyed;

84% of primary care clinicians claim they receive electronic alerts while seeing their patients, the most of any country surveyed, but this figure falls to just 7% in secondary care, the lowest of any country surveyed;

in primary care settings, 47% of doctors claimed their organisation uses electronic tools to ease the administrative burden, which is lower than all but one of the other countries surveyed for primary care. For hospital and specialist care clinicians, this figure drops to 25%, which is well below the 49% international average; and

almost 30% of primary care doctors claim to use clinical decision support to help make treatment decisions, while just 13% use it in secondary care.

Publisher: Accenture

Size: 16p.

Scan or click to go to Currow, D. and Clark, K. (2006) Emergencies in palliative and supportive care. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Currow, D. and Clark, K. (2006) Emergencies in palliative and supportive care. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

As part of the Emergencies in… series, this is a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in palliative care. It provides clinical guidance for the management of people with progressive life limiting illnesses including cancer, AIDS, end-stage organ failure and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Scan or click to go to Page, P. and Skinner, G. (2007) Emergencies in clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Page, P. and Skinner, G. (2007) Emergencies in clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Emergencies nearly always present first to the junior doctor. This reference aims to give the junior doctor the confidence to recognise these and manage them. It is concise, didactic and an excellent complement to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine.

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Scan or click to Parker, R., Thomas, C. and Bennett, L. (2007) Emergencies in respiratory medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Parker, R., Thomas, C. and Bennett, L. (2007) Emergencies in respiratory medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Respiratory disease is the most common illness responsible for an emergency admission to hospital and requires rapid and effective management. Emergencies in Respiratory Medicine shows the user how to deal with these situations through 6 sections: presentations, clinical scenarios, acute conditions, chronic conditions, practical and management issues, and investigations.

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Scan or click to go to Currow, D. and Clark, K. (2006) Emergencies in palliative and supportive care. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Currow, D. and Clark, K. (2006) Emergencies in palliative and supportive care. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

As part of the Emergencies in… series, this is a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in palliative care. It provides clinical guidance for the management of people with progressive life limiting illnesses including cancer, AIDS, end-stage organ failure and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Scan or click to go to Downing, P. (2009) Emergencies in adult nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Downing, P. (2009) Emergencies in adult nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This guide enables nurses to identify which clinical problems are true emergencies, which require urgent attention and those that can wait. Differential diagnoses for each clinical presentation are identified along with the actions required to ensure effective treatment is provided. Information is presented concisely, utilising bullet lists and icons.

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Scan or click to go to Graham, R. and Gallagher, F. (2009) Emergencies in clinical radiology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Graham, R. and Gallagher, F. (2009) Emergencies in clinical radiology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This essential reference provides guidance for all those seeking or reporting investigations in radiology which arises in an emergency setting. It summarises the major problems faced on-call and provides advice on the most suitable radiological tests to request as well as suggesting an appropriate timescale for imaging.

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Scan or click to go to Scott-Brown, M., Spence, R.A.J. and Johnston, P.J. (2007) Emergencies in oncology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Scott-Brown, M., Spence, R.A.J. and Johnston, P.J. (2007) Emergencies in oncology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This reference seeks to provide an easily accessible evidence based guide to the diagnosis and management of acutely ill patients with cancer. It aims to help both the oncology specialist and the non-specialist to optimally manage acutely unwell cancer patients.

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Scan or click to go to Allman, K.G., McIndoe, A.K. and Wilson, I.H. (2009) Emergencies in anaesthesia, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Allman, K.G., McIndoe, A.K. and Wilson, I.H. (2009) Emergencies in anaesthesia, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This essential reference deals with many of the emergency situations which occur during anaesthesia practice. It describes the presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations and immediate actions for a range of problems. Advice is practical and didactic, and many algorithms are included for ease-of-reference.

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Scan or click to go to Bhangu, A., Lee, C. and Porter, K. (2010) Emergencies in trauma. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Bhangu, A., Lee, C. and Porter, K. (2010) Emergencies in trauma. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This reference provides the on-call junior doctor with a rapid reference guide to the management of the key trauma topics.

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Scan or click to go to Myerson, S.G., Choudhury, R.P. and Mitchell, A.R.J. (2009) Emergencies in cardiology, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Myerson, S.G., Choudhury, R.P. and Mitchell, A.R.J. (2009) Emergencies in cardiology, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Acute cardiac problems often need quick, appropriate diagnosis and treatment. With the increasing complexity and rapidly changing nature of available therapies, knowing which to use and when can be difficult. This reference provides an easily accessible guide to diagnosing and managing acute cardiovascular problems.

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Scan or click to go to Robb, N. and Leitch, J. (2006) Medical emergencies in dentistry. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Robb, N. and Leitch, J. (2006) Medical emergencies in dentistry. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Although rare, medical emergencies can occur in the dental setting so prompt treatment is essential. This practical guide to medical emergencies in the dental surgery forms a vital part of the education of all dental students and dentists. Each common emergency is explained with symptoms and treatment outlined.

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Scan or click to go to Collins, S., Hayes, K., Jackson S. and Impey, L. (2008) Oxford handbook of obstetrics and gynaecology, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Collins, S., Hayes, K., Jackson S. and Impey, L. (2008) Oxford handbook of obstetrics and gynaecology, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Offers a wealth of practical advice on diagnosing and managing common problems and emergencies. Key evidence-based guidelines are supported by internet references, providing the most up-to-date clinical information as well as the perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams.

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Scan or click to download Ramrakha, P.S., Moore, K.P. and Sam, A. (2010) Oxford handbook of acute medicine, 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Ramrakha, P.S., Moore, K.P. and Sam, A. (2010) Oxford handbook of acute medicine, 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

The essential guide to the management of the acutely ill patient. It features expanded material on practical procedures and new information on common presentations.

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Scan or click to download McLatchie, G.R., Borley, N.R. and Chikwe, J. (2007) Oxford handbook of clinical surgery, 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

McLatchie, G.R., Borley, N.R. and Chikwe, J. (2007) Oxford handbook of clinical surgery, 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This reference provides an accessible overview of key surgical principles, techniques and procedures. Fully revised to include a wide range of new topics and presentations, it covers core anatomy and physiology and new information on emergencies with an increased focus on evidence-based practice.

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Scan or click to go to Harrison, J., Kulkarni, K., Baguneid, M., and Prendergast, B. (2009) Oxford handbook of key clinical evidence. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Harrison, J., Kulkarni, K., Baguneid, M., and Prendergast, B. (2009) Oxford handbook of key clinical evidence. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This online reference digests and presents the key trials influencing current clinical practice, selected and summarised by figureheads in the medical and surgical specialties. The presentation of information allows users to quickly access and assimilate the evidence behind the practices and interventions experienced every day.

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Scan or click to go to Pencheon, D., Melzer, D., Gray, M. and Guest, C. (2006) Oxford handbook of public health practice, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Pencheon, D., Melzer, D., Gray, M. and Guest, C. (2006) Oxford handbook of public health practice, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

An essential book for anyone in public health or with a public health interest…continues to succinctly give the tools to be an effective public health practitioner to survive and succeed in these times…this book is the equivalent of the ‘Public Health’ Bible.’

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Scan or click to go to Mitchell, L., Mitchell, D.A., McCaul, L. (2009) Oxford handbook of clinical dentistry, 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Mitchell, L., Mitchell, D.A., McCaul, L. (2009) Oxford handbook of clinical dentistry, 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This essential guide covers all the fundamentals of clinical practice in clinical dentistry in a readily accessible style.

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Scan or click to go to McVeigh, E., Homburg, R. and Guillebaud, J. (2008) Oxford handbook of reproductive medicine and family planning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

McVeigh, E., Homburg, R. and Guillebaud, J. (2008) Oxford handbook of reproductive medicine and family planning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Provides practical, evidence-based guidance on the care of adolescents, reproductive age females, and males. Content is divided into three sections, following chronological age up to the menopause, and covering areas such as the reproductive system, puberty, the menstrual cycle, contraceptive methods, and infertility.

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Scan or click to go to Torok, T., Cooke, F.J. and Moran, E. (2009) Oxford handbook of infectious diseases and microbiology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Torok, T., Cooke, F.J. and Moran, E. (2009) Oxford handbook of infectious diseases and microbiology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

This new Oxford Handbook takes an integrated approach to both infectious disease and microbiology. Referenced to national frameworks and current legislation, it covers the basic principles of bacteriology and virology, specific information on diseases and conditions, and material on ‘hot topics’ such as bioterrorism and preventative medicine.

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Scan or click to go to Bowker, L.K., Price, J.D. and Smith, S.C. (2006) Oxford handbook of geriatric medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Bowker, L.K., Price, J.D. and Smith, S.C. (2006) Oxford handbook of geriatric medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine provides user-friendly advice in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. It includes information required for effective, geriatric practice, in a contemporary, accessible format, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults, is ill informed by evidence, and where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician.

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Scan or click to go to Turner , H.E. and Wass, J.A.H. (2009) Oxford handbook of endocrinology and diabetes, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Turner , H.E. and Wass, J.A.H. (2009) Oxford handbook of endocrinology and diabetes, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

All the content in this practical and concise guide to endocrinology and diabetes has been fully revised to reflect latest best practice. Covering clinical investigations and management of both common and rare conditions, it includes the protocols and clinical information necessary for the management of patients with endocrine and diabetic disorders.

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Scan or click to go to Semple, D. and Smyth, R. (2009) Oxford handbook of psychiatry, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Semple, D. and Smyth, R. (2009) Oxford handbook of psychiatry, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

Directed at medical students, doctors coming to psychiatry for the first time, psychiatric trainees, and other professionals who may have to deal with patients with psychiatric problems. It is written by a group of experienced psychiatrists and is designed to provide easy access to the information required by psychiatry trainees on the wards or on-call.

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Scan or click to go to Richards, D. and Aronson, J.K. (2005) Oxford handbook of practical drug therapy, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Richards, D. and Aronson, J.K. (2005) Oxford handbook of practical drug therapy, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book Blurb

The Oxford Handbook of Practical Drug Therapy mirrors the leading national guides to prescribing. The safe and effective use of medicine requires a sound knowledge of pharmacology. As readers use this practical resource, they will increase their knowledge.

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