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The BJN inform newsletter (31st July 2025)
Welcome to the July issue of the BJN inform newsletter – your go-to resource for the latest articles on all things nursing.
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In this issue of the newsletter, delve into different aspects of sustainable nursing practice and learn about the symptoms, aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.
Sustainable use of medicines
Environmental pollution caused by medicines and their metabolites is a real concern and several strategies have been published to support sustainable use of medicines by healthcare professionals and the public. Athina Karavasopoulou and Sara Stevenson-Baker discuss the role of the nurse and the nurse prescriber, as well as the involvement of patients in the sustainable use of medicines.
Sustainable nursing practice: The environmental impact of healthcare
If you are interested in exploring wider aspects of sustainable nursing practice, Melanie Maddison’s article offers a great introductory overview of the environmental impact of healthcare.
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Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum and is the third most common cancer worldwide and the cause of a very high number of cancer deaths. Margaret Perry looks at risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and management.
Transforming nursing: A series on nursing leadership – Authoritarian leadership
Leadership in nursing has a substantial impact on patient care and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals. In the third article of this series, Brian Webster and Geoffrey Walker OBE, review the authoritarian leadership style and discuss whether it still has a place in healthcare.
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