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Ray Higginson

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PubMed2005

The human factors in a disaster.

Although natural disasters are claiming fewer lives now than even as recently as 30 years ago, they remain responsible for many premature deaths, most in third-world countries. This article highlights the relationship of human factors that can be found with third-world disasters and reviews interventions that have been used to reduce illness, injuries and deaths.

Developing Countries↗
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The need for critical care nurse education at preregistration level.

In order to deliver a comprehensive and high quality intensive care service, all intensive care providers must be suitably educated and trained. Both the NHS and higher education establishments have been subjected to radical reviews and reforms in order that they meet the educational demands of a changing healthcare system which requires that critical care be delivered to all patients whenever they need it and whenever they are being nursed in the hospital. To be able to deliver critical care throughout the whole of a hospital is a huge challenge. In order to impact upon patient morbidity/mortality, all staff nurses will need to learn, develop and employ critical care skills. In this article, we will explore issues that surround critical care education for all nurses.

Clinical Competence↗
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Evolution and healthcare impact of a 21st Century avian flu pandemic.

The risk of an outbreak of avian flu is greater now than at any time since 1968. This article will explore the history of influenza and will discuss the evolution and healthcare impact of a 21st Century avian flu pandemic. It highlights the need for healthcare professionals to be adequately prepared for such a pandemic and discusses the responses and infection control precautions required for dealing with avian flu patients.

Animals↗
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Alternative nursing.

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Career Choice↗