You open a patient's chart. You're looking for key information — an assessment, a change in status, a justification for care. And right then, it begins: you scroll through…
In a healthcare setting, it often all begins with a subtle change. A patient who is slower. Fluctuating attention. Less coherent speech. And yet... these signs are still too often overlooked...
How to find your way around, when to use it and what is the purpose of this checklist? When a patient presents with a new symptom, or when a brief or complete clinical examination is required (e.g....
An essential nursing reflex Mental state assessment is a fundamental element of nursing care, yet one that is often neglected. Contrary to popular belief, it should not be limited...
The term EUPNEIC is part of the medical and scientific vocabulary. As a healthcare professional, can it be included in a progress report? The answer is yes,...
Assessing the skin of people with dark and yellow complexions is often a challenge. People with dark, black or yellow complexions often show variations in pigmentation...
The world of healthcare is constantly evolving, and you play a vital role in delivering quality patient care. However, to remain competent in a field...
Since February 2019, the Professional Orders have jointly clarified the responsibility of nursing assistants in administering a PRN. The nursing assistant can now administer a drug prescribed on an individual prescription...
How do you find your way around it, when to use it and why, or what does it mean? First of all, let's make one thing clear: they're EXACTLY THE SAME THING The meaning of...
"A person who realizes the fragility of life, will also usually know how precious it is." Excerpt from Dead, But Not in My Heart, Guiding the Grieving Youth,...
I've often heard that it's better to wait for the child or teenager to ask questions about death and mourning. Without questioning the authors, I've always been convinced...
Myth: false belief often based on a part of reality, shared by several people. We multiply this belief in good faith, because we are certain of its veracity. I...
30 % of cases of major neurocognitive disorders (dementia) could have been prevented with current knowledge. With each heartbeat, 20 to 25% of blood nourish the...
Alzheimer's disease and memory disorders Present and past merge The person loses control and the will to control. They cannot protect themselves by denying their emotions. -...
Cognitive 70% is the percentage of cells probably already destroyed when the symptoms of the disease are observed. All the explanations one might be tempted to give the person...
