The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (Royal Marsden Manual Series)

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Review "It is also an invaluable reference tool and resource for healthcare professional who want to give clinically effective, patient-focused care. . . Overall, this book is a pleasure to read and difficult to put down. It will help healthcare professionals to develop reflective practice and to keep improving nursing procedures." (Emergency Nurse, 1 September 2011) "Now in its eighth edition, this manual is a resource for all students and nurses, regardless of their knowledge and experience. It is a super reference tool and an invaluable resource to help students give clinically effective, patient-focused care." (Nursing Standard, 27 July 2011) Read more From the Back Cover "... undoubtedly responds to a clear demand from practitioners for a user-friendly, accessible resource."—Journal of Clinical Nursing Clinical skills procedures are a fundamental aspect of patient-centred nursing care. The Professional Edition of The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures provides up-to-date, evidence-based clinical skills procedures related to essential aspects of a person’s care. Procedure guidelines are based on an appraisal of the latest research findings and advice from clinical experts, to enable students and qualified nurses to provide the best possible care. The manual provides the underlying theory and evidence for procedures, enabling nurses to gain the confidence they need to become fully informed, skilled practitioners. The Eighth Edition is organized in four sections which reflect the patient experience. It includes multiple headings to make the text accessible and this edition has many more colour photos and diagrams. Key features Nationally recognized as the essential guide to clinical nursing skills Includes step-by step procedures related to essential aspects of a patient's care Provides all the knowledge nurses need to be fully informed and practise accountably Enables nurses to deliver clinically effective, patient-focused care Clear, user-friendly and easy to understand All procedures include the rationale for each action Evidence graded to help nurses assess its validity Online edition www.rmmonline.co.uk also available "...an excellent tool to enable nurses to access the latest research relevant to practice quickly and easily from a source they can trust. For many nurses it has become a defining text."—Christine Beasley, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health "...a resource that all nurses would want access to, so as to ensure the care they give is of the highest standard..."—Theresa Shaw, Chief Executive, Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) "...bursting with information and guidance on clinical nursing procedures...well written and an excellent resource for nurses."—Nursing Standard Read more