Who Can Perform Venepuncture in UK Practice? Venepuncture is not restricted to doctors and Nurses in the UK. Blood samples are routinely taken by phlebotomists,…
Choosing Between Onsite and External Medical Training Choosing where medical training should take place is not simply a question of convenience. For some organisations, bringing…
Recognising Deterioration in Care Homes with RESTORE2 A resident does not have to collapse before staff can tell that something has changed. It may be…
CPD Requirements for UK Healthcare Professionals Continuing professional development is part of working safely in healthcare, but there is no single UK CPD requirement that…
Managing Training Compliance in Healthcare Healthcare training compliance is not simply a question of whether every member of staff has an in-date certificate. A compliant…
8 Dental Practice Emergency Scenarios to Rehearse A medical emergency in a dental practice does not always begin with an obvious collapse. It may start…
Recognising a Deteriorating Patient Early Many patients show signs of deterioration before their condition becomes a critical emergency. Sometimes the change is obvious, such as…
How to Prepare for Your First Venepuncture Training Course Booking your first venepuncture training course is an important step towards developing a new clinical skill.…
Is an ALS Course Right for Your Clinical Role? An Advanced Life Support course can look like the natural next step for anyone working in…
Making Mask Fit Testing Part of Everyday Safe Practice A respirator can be the correct type, worn with care and still offer reduced protection if…
Putting Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines into Practice When someone deteriorates within minutes of exposure to an allergen, hesitation is often the biggest problem. Anaphylaxis management guidelines…
Why Good Communication Saves Lives During Medical Emergencies A patient collapses unexpectedly. One team member reaches for the defibrillator while another starts CPR. Someone assumes…