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The latest clinical updates for nurses covering; primary care, secondary care, community care and various specialisms.
Blood donation rules relaxed for men who have sex with other men
The new ruling moves away from a blanket 3-month ban on donating for men who have had sex with men.
New guidance issued on managing allergic reactions following COVID-19 vaccination
Figures suggest that around 20,000 NHS workers and patients have received the vaccine since its initial rollout earlier this week.
Improved end of life care planning allows more patients to die at home, finds study
When asked, just 1% of patients in the study said they wanted to die in hospital.
GP practices to start vaccinating patients against Coronavirus on Monday
Participating practices will be expected to administer nearly 1,000 vaccines per week.
First-ever Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care appointed
Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE will take up the new role to represent social care nurses and provide clinical leadership to...
Blanket DNACPRs ‘unacceptable’ but ‘no evidence’ of their use currently, finds CQC
Patients reported DNACPR decisions which were not based on their wishes and needs, and without their knowledge and consent.
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