Question: Task Description Through systematically searching and ‘appraising’ the best research literature and related evidence-based practice material, you will demonstrate your ability to identify and critically explore a topical issue in practice, develop related clinical questions, and present the evidence to justify and answer these questions. In your report you will use current best research evidence to identify actual and potential improvements in practice and […]

Question: 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the emergence and development of a professional/occupational group and its main changes and achievements in terms of policy, professional status, power, education and influence. 2) Analyse the relationship between a professional/occupational group and a service-user group with a protected characteristic (age, sex, sexual orientation, religion and belief, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and partnership, disability, pregnancy and maternity). […]

Mr. Gray is a 67 year old man who is recovering from a mild stroke and is currently admitted for severe exacerbation of his COPD with dyspnoea on minimal exertion. He has moderate dysphagia and dysphasia. During the last 48 hours, he has had nocturnal pyrexia and has been more listless and less inclined to interact with his family, staff and other patients. During morning […]