13 August 2008

NURSING

e-Health policy documents (25th July 2008)
The RCN has this week launched two e-Health policy documents entitled “Consent to access, share and create eHealth records” and “Nursing content of electronic patient / client records”. The documents cover a wide range of e-Health issues such as the definition of consent, obtaining consent to access records, standards and the structure expected for nursing content and safety. Emphasis is placed on patient care being the primary driver for deciding on all electronic nursing content. The briefings were published following joint work produced from the RCN Information in Nursing Forum and RCN staff.
Consent to access, share and create e-Health records
Nursing content of electronic patient/client records


Adolescence: boundaries and connections. An RCN guide (4th August 2008)

Adolescence boundaries and connections - an RCN guide is designed to support all nurses and health care practitioners in their work with young people and to demystify the process, it may be particularly helpful to those who do not routinely work with young people. The guide resulted from the RCN survey Adolescence: boundaries, connections and dilemmas (publication code 003 225). The survey highlighted the need for person-centred, adolescent care and has resulted in this publication being a useful and insightful resource for practitioners. It aims to support the care of young people as they move in to the adult world. The guide includes practical tips that nurses can use in their daily work and addresses issues such as adolescent development, confidentiality, consent and local resources. It also includes comments from young people themselves.
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