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Research shows that people overestimate benefits – and underestimate risks – of medical interventions
From major heart surgery to a course of minor drugs, people overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks of a variety of medical procedures, according to new research led by the School of Psychology.
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Plymouth academic first nurse appointed by Chinese Government programme
Jos Latour, Professor in Clinical Nursing at the University of Plymouth has been invited to develop research in China’s largest children’s hospital – making him the first nurse to be appointed through a Chinese Government programme.
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National figurehead praises nursing sustainability project
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-figurehead-praises-nursing-sustainability-project
Janet Davies, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, praises University of Plymouth project encouraging sustainability in nursing.
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Helping nurses stay green – launch of new UK platform
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-nurses-stay-green-newly-launched-uk-platform
The Green Nurse Network, a new UK network led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, has launched today – thanks to input from academics at the University of Plymouth.
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Occupational therapy student wins conference place
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/international-conference-for-occupational-therapy-student
Second-year student Charlotte Walker will travel to South Africa next year after winning a place at the annual congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
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Sacrificing one life to save others – research shows psychopaths’ greater force for ‘greater good’
New research from the School of Psychology shows that people would sacrifice one person to save a larger group of people – and in addition, the force with which they carry out these actions could be predicted by psychopathic traits.
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“It helped us share every precious moment” – research project helps family in mother’s final days
A family whose mother could not speak or hear has praised a PhD student's research project for helping them communicate with her in her final days.
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Professor Liz Kay MBE announced as Oral Health Foundation President
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/professor-liz-kay-mbe-announced-as-oral-health-foundation-president
Professor Liz Kay MBE, from the Peninsula School of Dentistry, has started a two-year terms as President of the Oral Health Foundation
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Senior figures gather to celebrate Exeter School of Nursing launch
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/senior-figures-gather-to-celebrate-exeter-school-of-nursing-launch
The first cohort to study at the Exeter School of Nursing has gathered to celebrate its achievements with two of the profession’s senior local figures.
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Research highlights mental health impact of severe pregnancy sickness, HG
A systematic review of qualitative research on the impact of severe pregnancy sickness has shown that some women can become suicidal from the severity and long duration of symptoms.
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