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Older man with walking stick and nurse. Picture: iStock

Bethann Siviter, a wheelchair user with an assistance dog, gives tips on disability etiquette

02 Sep 2019
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Illustration shows person using megaphone to try to get message across to someone who may not be listening

Clinicians should keep an open mind about what might seem like an obvious diagnosis

18 Aug 2019
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Multidisciplinary team meeting. Photo: Science Photo Library

After being told she has a rare tumour, nurse Bethann Siviter turns to Google for answers

17 Jul 2019
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Illustration of patient talking to a doctor

Nurse Bethann Siviter on her experience of being diagnosed with colon cancer

26 Jun 2019
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Advice against using dipsticks to identify UTIs in people over 65 appears flawed

16 Apr 2019
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People with dementia can be more resilient and comprehend more than nurses and family believe

08 Jan 2019
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23 Aug 2018
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Cost of life
15 Jun 2018
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protective circle around person
10 May 2018
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02 Mar 2018
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24 Jan 2018
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02 Jan 2018
31 Oct 2017
07 Aug 2017
29 Jun 2017
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28 Apr 2017

Bethann Siviter on how pain needs to be regularly assessed for GPs to appreciate the impact on patients

31 Mar 2017