Palliative care: end-of-life medicines management Caring for patients who are at the end of life requires a holistic approach. The selection and monitoring of medicines to control common end-of-life symptoms are areas where pharmacists can contribute.…
Palliative care: principles and pharmacy roles Palliative care should focus on improving the quality of remaining life for patients rather than treating the disease.…
How to assist in the care of stoma patientsThis article identifies the pharmaceutical needs of patients with colorectal stomas and offers some tips for assisting in their care.…
Developing your consultation skills to support medicines adherenceHow effective are we at encouraging our patients to adhere to their medicines? By developing skills in health coaching you can be better equipped to help patients take ownership of treatment decisions.…
How to manage adults with hyponatraemia Low serum sodium levels are commonly encountered in hospital inpatients. What should be considered to manage them appropriately?…
Principles of fluid management for paediatric patientsAlthough the general principles of intravenous fluid therapy are similar for adults and children, there are some additional factors that should be considered when dealing with paediatric patients…
Why advanced is not the same as specialistIs advanced practice the same as specialist practice? Do the two always go hand in hand? Perhaps it is time to unpick the concepts.…
Neonatal care — pregnancy and preterm birthThis study considers the causes of preterm birth and looks at how it can be prevented or delayed.…
Neonatal care: the sick neonatePreterm babies on neonatal intensive care units usually require respiratory and nutritional support, as well as treatment for specific complications, such as sepsis and necrotising enterocolitis.…
Acute kidney injury: managementManagement of acute kidney injury depends on the underlying cause and whether the condition is the result of pre-renal, intrinsic or post-renal dysfunction. All patients should have their medicines reviewed.…
