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Researchers Build Framework for Pediatric Palliative Care Growth

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In terms of barriers to access, providers often lack the clinical staffing resources to span coverage of smaller pediatric patient populations across large geographic regions, said Roland. A lack of these services in facility-based settings such as children’s hospitals may perpetuate inequities in care, they added.

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The Psychological Effect of a Hospital Stay on Seniors

Caring Senior Service

The stress of a hospital stay can ultimately result in a decline of an elderly patient's mental and physical health, slowing down their long-term recovery, well-being, and quality of life. While time in the hospital can help a senior physically, it can have adverse effects on their mental health. Treatment can turn to trauma.

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The Rewarding World Of Public Health And Immunisation Nursing

The Nurse Break

Look for short term secondments in the area first so you can see if this is a specialty you would like to pursue! For public health, undertaking a tertiary level program which includes epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion and environmental health would be very beneficial.

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