Quiz Page April 2016

Sunday 24 April 2016

Introduction: In one hundred and sixty stories, told by cancer patients, what did they say? This original research found that benefits resulted for both the patients, by telling their story, and the professionals providing their care who actively listened. Methods: The research being described concentrated exclusively on understanding what the patients were expressing through their storytelling...

April 2016.cdr

and lactating women and their newborn infants, is a global public health problem, not only in the developing countries but also amongst the developed countries of the world. The Institute of Medicine, USA defines vitamin D insufficiency as 25 (OH) D levels of 10-19 ng/mL and deficiency as < 10ng/mL. In contrast, the Endocrine Society (US) defines vitamin D insufficiency as 25 (OH) D levels of 2...

Clinical Issues-April 2016.

Creating a just culture Key words: just culture, TeamSTEPPS, human error, briefing, huddle. Circulating while administering moderate sedation/analgesia Key words: moderate sedation/analgesia, RN circulator. Monitoring RN leaving room during administration of moderate sedation Key words: moderate sedation/analgesia, propofol. Screening for obstructive sleep apnea before administering moderate se...

Friday 22 April 2016

Imaging for breast cancer comprises multiple options in terms of modalities and protocols that have to be applied in the clinical context by radiologists, referring GPs and medical imaging technicians across a broad patient population. We will discuss the roles of modalities such as mammography (standard 2D and 3D/ DBT), breast ultrasound as well as the suite of interventional options including...

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