Don’t waste our time NHS pleads with up to 17 million needless visits

Don’t waste our time NHS pleads with up to 17 million needless visits

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/02/dont-waste-time-nhs-pleads-17-million-needless-visits/ By  Laura Donnelly, health editor  Health officials are urging the public not to heap pressures on Accident & Emergency units, as they reveal up to 17 million hospital visits a year may be needless. Jane Cummings, NHS chief nursing officer, urged people to turn to pharmacists and 111 whenever possible, as she…

Studies show elderly patients require more nutrition during respite care

Studies show elderly patients require more nutrition during respite care

ByDavid Crewe

This article was taken from: https://hellocaremail.com.au/studies-show-elderly-patients-require-more-nutrition-during-convalescent-period/ By HelloCare Mail Elderly patients in respite need more protein to help them recover after hospital Recent studies find that elderly patients, particularly those recovering after hospitalisation in respite care (or convalescent care), need more protein in their diets. Their bodies need extra protein to recover from sickness, surgery, or injury —…