The core skills needed to carry out physical assessments of patients on general wards have been set out in new research based on the views of acute care nurses. Subscribe today for unlimited access to ...

The multidisciplinary and holistic assessment of an older patient allows health professionals to gain insight into their individual needs and therefore provide them with person-centred care. Five key ...

The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. A large percentage of primary care visits are dermatology related. The skin reflects the internal well-being of the body and can develop ...

Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are offered a full physical examination, including a digital rectal examination, as part of their initial assessment. It is important to carry out a full ...