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Our responsibility in relation to restraint
Our responsibility in relation to restraint The nurse has a duty of care to the older person, The Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct states that in the care of a professional nurse, ‘clients should be safe and respected as individuals whose interest and dignity are respected’. The use of restraint should be […]
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Rights,risks and responsibilities related to restraint
Rights,risks and responsibilities related to restraint Guidance from the Royal College of Nursing gives us the opportunity to open up some discussions about the use of restraint. Issues arise when we try to keep people safe while retaining their independence and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with them. Restraint is an emotive issue for all, and […]
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