The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures Sixth Edition

by Lisa Dougherty (Author), Lisa Dougherty (Author), Sara Lister (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.25

  This new edition of The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, sixth edition , meets the high standards set by the previous editions. It presents up-to-date, evidence-based expert knowledge, enabling nurses to deliver effective patient-focused care. Clinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of nursing care, so it is essential that they are evidence-based. This book provides that evidence while remaining firmly grounded in current day-to-day nursing practice. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised based on an appraisal of current research and feedback from clinical experts. The procedures have been updated accordingly to ensure that current practice is reflected and nurses are enabled to deliver clinically effective care. For ease of access, the sixth edition has been reorganised to group chapters on related topics together, e.g.: Drug administration, Elimination, Observations, Pain management, and Personal hygiene.As a result of listening to readers, the manual has been expanded, more illustrations included and new sections added on problem solving associated with procedures, helping nurses during the course of their clinical work. The procedures in this textbook are related to every aspect of a person's care, and the real focus of health care is the patient. For patients, the clinical procedure is part of a larger picture which encompasses their unique experience of illness. Nurses have a central role to play in helping patients to manage the demands of the procedures described in this book. The clinical procedures manual is the book of choice for nurses at all stages of their careers, giving them the confidence they need to be safe, informed and skilled practitioners.This title is edited and written by nurses based in a centre of excellence providing exceptional nursing care. It focuses on patient-centered care. It guides nurses in the clinical application of evidence-based procedures. It contains the latest research findings. All procedures include the rationale for the action recommended. It is valuable to novices as well as expert nurses. It features new improved layout.

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  Paperback
  2008

  $4.56

  'The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, seventh edition' presents up-to-date, evidence-based clinical skills procedures related to every aspect of a person's care. Includes over 350 clinical procedures that nurses must know * Promotes best practice based on the latest research findings * All procedures include the rationale for each action * Focuses on in patient-centred care * Valuable to novices as well as expert nurses * Related topics grouped for quick reference * Clear, unambiguous and easy to understand * New improved colour layout with more illustrations Clinical skills procedures are a fundamental aspect of nursing care so it is essential that they are evidence-based. This manual provides that evidence, based on an appraisal of current research and advice from clinical experts. New for the seventh edition:* A new chapter on 'Positioning' - how to help a patient sit in bed, to stand and lie comfortably * Separate chapters on 'Assessment and the process of care' and 'Communication' * New sections on problem solving, to help nurses during the course of their clinical work * Evidence rated to help nurses assess its validity This invaluable companion enables nurses to gain the confidence they need to become informed, skilled practitioners. Now available online to Hospitals, NHS Trusts and Academic Institutions