The treatment of patients with TB and the role of the nurse

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The organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis that causes tuberculosis has existed for thousands of years. TB is far from being a disease and the number of people affected with TB is on the rise, as it requires specialist care. Hence, the role of TB nurse specialist in liaison with infection control nurses is vital to control and mange the disease effectively.

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Qualifying existence

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It is impossible to define how and when decisions on euthanasia should be made because they are highly individual and should be made with great care. Nurses should be involved in this process because they can offer a range of relevant experiences to aid the decision-making process. The individual's quality of life should be the focus of all discussion.

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I've seen a great shift in HIV care'

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The article relates the personal experiences of a nurse Marilyn Wilson who worked with HIV patients during the time the disease was considered taboo. It further describes Wilson's' contribution relevant to nursing of patients and education of staff.

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