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Clinical Key Toolkit for May 2023

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 What's happening on Clinical Key this May?

Clinical Key is available to UHNM staff, via NHS OpenAthens login.

All May - Walk this May

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Spring is here! So take advantage of the sun, put on your sneakers and get out of your house. Discover Ten Reasons Why You Should Walk and How to Get Started! Check out this article on Clinical Key to learn more about the new directions to take.

All May - Sun Awareness Month

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It’s #SunAwarenessMonth! The sun is back so the sunburn season is coming soon… But it is important to protect yourself from UV rays to avoid sunburns. Check out our clinical overview about sunburns to find out everything about the subject.

All May - Make May Purple: Action on Stroke Month

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It’s #StrokeMonth! To limit recurrence of a cerebral vascular ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke after a primary event, it’s necessary to implement secondary prevention of strokes. A good starting point is the Stroke, Secondary Prevention Clinical Overview.

May 11th – International Nurses Day

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Get ready for #Internationalnurses Day! The topic of #NursePatient Communication in 2023 is one of the most important issues in improving patient care. Check Clinical Key to learn more on this subject.

May 15th to 21st – Mental Health Awareness Week

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It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ! The more we work together to raise awareness for Mental Health, the better we warn about the importance of valuing one's mental health. A good night's sleep is an important element of good mental health. Check out our clinical overview about Insomnia to find out everything about this subject.

May 16th to 22nd- Dementia Action Awareness Week

carer holding an elderly person's hands

It’s #DementiaActionAwarenessWeek ! The care of patients with dementia in the home setting is extremely challenging for family members and carers. To learn more about the subject, check out our clinical overview.

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