A treatment or operation delivered by a health professional in the delivery of healthcare.

A medical treatment which involves the use of medication.

Harm experienced by a person that is temporary in nature and does not require medical treatment.

To watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it.

Neurological observations are the collection of information that indicate the function and integrity of a person's central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

Not allowed to have any form of food, drink or medications by mouth.

Diseases that health and social care services are required to inform to a designated authority when present in their service (country specific).

Nursing procedures, other than personal care, that a registered nurse performs directly on or to a person.

Where it is clear from a brief observation that a person has sustained an injury.

The alleviation of pain, typically by means of medication.

A small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin.

Injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin.