Nursing > Techniques & procedures

Assisted Euthanasia and the Right to Dignity

16 July, 2015 by Sharon Smith

Assisted euthanasia is always a sensitive topic, and a recent study of New Zealand GPs has revealed that 11.8% admitted having intervened to help a terminally ill and suffering patient to die.


Mandatory Reporting for Doctors Could Be a Public Risk

17 September, 2014 by Sophie Blackshaw

Mandatory illness-reporting legislation that currently affects 14 health practitioner groups, including general practitioners, are under pressure for change by medico-legal experts.



Healthy Lifestyle Pregnancy Advice has Led to Reduction in Babies Born Overweight

14 February, 2014 by Petrina Smith

The world's biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to overweight and obese pregnant women has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg in weight.


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