Caroline Price

2 months ago | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Roger Henderson

GP Dr Roger Henderson provides an overview of the chronic complications of diabetes and the key preventive measures undertaken in primary care. Complete the full module on Nursing in Practice 365 today. Diabetes can lead to a range of chronic complications if it is not well managed. These complications occur due to prolonged periods of high blood sugar levels. Prolonged poorly controlled blood glucose levels can damage the blood vessels, nerves and various organs.

Jan 9, 2025 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Toni Hazell

In this case-based module, Dr Toni Hazell discusses how to recognise and manage two potentially serious illnesses that commonly present with acute fever and rash in primary care Learning objectives This case-based module will support your knowledge and understanding of:• The management of children with a fever but no obvious focus. • The diagnosis of children who have a fever and a rash. • Notification of infectious diseases. Case 1: A child with a sore throat and a rash It is Monday morning.

Dec 19, 2024 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price

Dermatology nurse specialist Julie Van Onselen explains how to recognise and manage acute dermatology conditions   requiring urgent or emergency referral when they present in primary care Skin conditions are the commonest presentations in general practice, making up 24% of consultations. Dermatology emergencies can sometimes present in primary care, and nurses need to know when an urgent referral is needed.

Nov 14, 2024 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Toni Hazell

In this case-based module, Dr Toni Hazell discusses key vaccinations available to children on the NHS and how to manage potential questions and concerns parents may have about them Learning objectives This case-based module will support your knowledge and understanding of:• The rationale behind current and future eligibility for chickenpox vaccine on the NHS. • Evidence supporting use of multiple and combination vaccines, and how to reassure parents concerned about ‘vaccine overload’ in children.

Oct 24, 2024 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Peter Bagshaw

GP and dementia lead Dr Peter Bagshaw provides an update on best practice in management of dementia including latest knowledge on the pharmacological options. Learning objectivesThis module provides an update on current best practice in the management of dementia in primary care, including:Understanding of features of dementia beyond memory impairment. Pharmacological options for cognitive problems and delaying dementia progression including drugs in development.