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Healthy Eating and Good Nutrition
As we continue our Healthy Lifestyle series, this week in part 2, we decided to look at healthy eating and good nutrition. With so many diets, protein shakes, smoothies and advice all around us, it can be a challenge to know which to choose, let alone to actually do the diet. Well, first of…
Read MoreDoctor’s Burnout – Is our NHS on the Road to a New Crisis?
Here in the UK, it’s safe to say that there are a number of things we take for granted, too many to list in fact. Out of the many, many things taken for granted, however, the NHS (National Health Service) has to be up there towards the top. The NHS is a wonderful concept…
Read MoreAn Interview with Nurse Claire Carmichael
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a GP Nurse would be like? Maybe you’re considering your options to specialise in the profession? Or maybe you’re just curious, we certainly were. Working in community nursing is a rewarding yet challenging position, let’s see how the wonderful Claire pulls it off.…
Read MoreWellness in the Workplace
Wellness in the workplace relates to all aspects of professional life and has many characteristics. Ranging from safety at work to emotional wellness, working culture, office atmosphere, motivational drivers, healthy eating, exercise, good mental health, and much more. Employee wellness programmes include any activity that supports the well-being and overall health of its employees. …
Read MoreNurse Shortages Leading to Concerning Levels of Burnout, MPs Warn.
Burnout among nurses and other healthcare workers has now become so common that it should be classed as an emergency, according to an influential group of MPs. 1 What’s driving these high levels of burnout? The key issue appears to be workforce shortages, a long-standing problem even before the pandemic, according to a…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Your Patient Advocacy Skills
Five tips on how to be a good patient advocate. Advocacy is not always the easiest thing to do; sometimes, it is hard to understand why a patient may refuse a particular medication, management of their condition or procedure. You are aware of how much medical evidence is out there, you know the best…
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