Explaining the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS to Fran
Registered Nurse (RN): Good morning, Fran. I hope you're feeling comfortable today. I wanted to talk to you about something important regarding your care....
MENTAL CAPACITY ACT (MCA) AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS (DOLS)
MCA (Mental Capacity Act) and DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) are legal frameworks in the United Kingdom that are designed to protect the rights...
MID-STREAM SPECIMEN OF URINE, NMC Osce Clinical Station
- Once you've identified the patient and introduced yourself, engage in a discussion with them about the procedure and obtain their consent.
- Instruct the...
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE – NMC Osce, Pressure Ulcer Prevention
The situation is as follows:
Colin, a patient recovering from laparotomy, has been advised to remain in bed for a few days and has developed...
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING – NMC OSCE Clinical station
ITEMS NEEDED
Glucometer with strips
Single use Lancet
Gauze
Sharp container
Chlorhexidine skin wipe
Nurse: Upon entering the room, I assess the safety of the environment before approaching.
Nurse: To respect...
ARREST OF A FAKE DOCTOR AT KATH
In a surprising turn of events, a 29-year-old man named William Cyril Cohen found himself in handcuffs after attempting to pass himself off as...
SURGEON LEFT ASTONISHED BY DISCOVERY OF LIVING WORM IN WOMAN’S BRAIN
According to reports, scientists have stated that a live 8cm (3in) worm was discovered in the brain of an Australian woman. The "string-like structure"...
HEALTH CRISIS LOOMS, OVER HALF OF BRITISH FOODS CAUSE STROKE
Experts have cautioned that over half of the British diet is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. They have highlighted...
”TEARS AND TRAGEDY” UK NURSE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT
According to reports, Lucy Letby, a paediatric nurse working for the U.K.'s state-run healthcare system, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found...
AN AFRICAN CARER IMPREGNATES HIS PATIENT IN UK
A caregiver who sexually violated a profoundly disabled woman in his charge, resulting in her becoming pregnant, has been handed a prison sentence extended...
