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Jul 3, 2017 · To offer support to a patient's family and friends during the patient's illness and when they are bereaved. Even if you do not need active palliative care and therefore do not have regular …

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A comprehensive list of all the tests and investigations that a doctor can request to help with the diagnosis of a condition.

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Mar 4, 2025 · Care must be patient-centred, not protocol-centred, but if variation from a protocol occurs, the healthcare professional must be prepared to justify their approach, and importantly, document …

Apr 15, 2023 · Always assume in an emergency setting that a patient has a full stomach carrying the risk of regurgitation and inhalation of gastric contents. If possible, liquid contents of the stomach are …

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