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I vel halvparten av sykebesøkene på sykehjem i Oslo fikk ikke vaktlegen formalisert pasientinformasjon. Det kan utsette pasietene for uhensiktsmessig behandling og unødvendig innleggelse på sykehus.

Artikkelen viser at barn av kreftpasienter har behov for ærlig og konkret informasjon om foreldrenes sykdom.

Following the introduction of the Coordination Reform, nurses employed by the municipal health service have had to deal with a growing number of complex, patient-focused tasks. The need for professional development is considerable, but there is no overall strategy in place.

The postnatal period is a vulnerable time that involves reorientation and new experiences. Early visits by a midwife may therefore help enhance the women’s perception of coping.

Surgical patients are exposed to heat loss, which can lead to complications such as increased oxygen demand, higher infection risk and cardiovascular problems.