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Partnerships and work-based learning: An evaluation of an opportunity to pioneer new ways to care for the older people in the community (2007)
Journal Article

The following British case study illustrates how a group of Primary Health Care Trusts expanded partnerships with a university to support the development of 12 new advanced primary nurses (APNs). The cohort of APNs were undertaking new roles and were... Read More about Partnerships and work-based learning: An evaluation of an opportunity to pioneer new ways to care for the older people in the community.

What are the needs of patients following discharge from hospital after an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? (2007)
Journal Article

Aim: To identify patient needs following discharge from hospital after an exacerbation of COPD. Methods: Qualitative and semi-quantitative study using home-based structured interviews and focus groups involving 25 COPD patients after hospital dischar... Read More about What are the needs of patients following discharge from hospital after an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?.

A review of the literature surrounding the provision of interpreters in health care, focusing on their role in translating information for non-English-speaking cancer patients and issues relating to informed consent (2007)
Journal Article

Informed consent is a fundamental principle of health care ethics. All patients should have equal opportunities in accessing information to help them make informed decisions about their treatments. Literature on informed consent, translators in healt... Read More about A review of the literature surrounding the provision of interpreters in health care, focusing on their role in translating information for non-English-speaking cancer patients and issues relating to informed consent.