Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to L King.
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a threat to other patients and healthcare workers in hospital settings. Laila King discusses the ways to minimise the risk of transmission.
Pneumococcal pneumonia is associated with high mortality in immunocompromised and older people. The authors discuss the role nurses have in increasing awareness of vaccination and use of preventive interventions to target at-risk patients.
The aim of the study was to explore advanced life support (ALS) skills and knowledge retention, in 10 registered nurses, at 6 and 12 weeks following an in-house core ALS course. Data was collected by structured interview and structured observation at 6 and 12 weeks following the course. A sharp decline in the number of subjects attaining the 84% pass level at the 6 and 12 week interviews was noted. A modest increase in ALS theoretical knowledge and a decrease in practical skill performance between 6 and 12 weeks was identified. Implications for future practice and research are proposed.
Changes in the fields of primary care and substance misuse have led to a need for closer liaison between drugs and alcohol services and general practice. The article describes the establishment of GP liaison posts in response to this need. It offers an account of the challenges associated with caring for people who have problems with drugs or alcohol in general practice and suggests future directions for shared care.