Biomedical subjects

Joanna Trim

Publications and source records attributed to Joanna Trim.

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Performing a comprehensive physiological assessment.

Previous studies have identified that practitioners lacked the skills and knowledge required to perform a comprehensive physiological assessment, to the detriment of patients (Alcock et al, 2002; McQuillan et al, 1998). This article suggests two methods for a comprehensive approach to observations, describes best practice techniques to improve reliability and consistency, and explains why these observations are so important for monitoring patients in an acute setting.

Blood Circulation↗

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Blood pressure.

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Auscultation↗

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Costs and benefits of private finance initiative schemes.

The private finance initiative (PFI) is the biggest building programme in the history of the NHS. It aims to raise the quality of health care facilities by utilising the skills and expertise of companies in the private sector. This article outlines what PFI involves, how it works and the benefits to the NHS in raising the quality of health care facilities.

Cost-Benefit Analysis↗