The concept of "dignity" can be approached from different angles. While postural and moral dignity are conditional, ontological dignity is not. Moreover, dignity can be concretely expressed in a number of ways. As for th...The concept of "dignity" can be approached from different angles. While postural and moral dignity are conditional, ontological dignity is not. Moreover, dignity can be concretely expressed in a number of ways. As for the feeling of dignity, it is subjective and cannot be confused with dignity itself.
The 30th International Nurses Congress, organized by the ICN in June 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, brought together 7,000 nurses from around the world. The congress, filled with inspiring conferences, had the theme "Nursing...The 30th International Nurses Congress, organized by the ICN in June 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, brought together 7,000 nurses from around the world. The congress, filled with inspiring conferences, had the theme "Nursing power to change the world."
Although the management of cancer patients is now well codified, there are still few cohesive tools available. The Individualized Interdisciplinary Intervention Plan (P3I) is a tool for coordinating and mapping out a coh...Although the management of cancer patients is now well codified, there are still few cohesive tools available. The Individualized Interdisciplinary Intervention Plan (P3I) is a tool for coordinating and mapping out a coherent, patient-centered approach throughout the cancer journey.
This article takes a look at the emergence of nursing research, which appeared in the 2009 training program, and the difficulties encountered by students and trainers in this exercise. It lists various current practices...This article takes a look at the emergence of nursing research, which appeared in the 2009 training program, and the difficulties encountered by students and trainers in this exercise. It lists various current practices and experiences from the field to describe the ways in which trainers are trying to adapt and stimulate students' scientific curiosity.
Physical inactivity and overactivity are two extremes that can have harmful consequences on health. Adapted physical activities (APAs) are emerging as an alternative to promote a beneficial balance for patients' physical...Physical inactivity and overactivity are two extremes that can have harmful consequences on health. Adapted physical activities (APAs) are emerging as an alternative to promote a beneficial balance for patients' physical, psychological, and social health. This article explores the role of healthcare professionals in raising awareness of APAs, particularly in hot weather, to ensure that the benefits are not offset by undue health risks. The aim is to emphasize that the importance of physical activity is conditional on the implementation of essential precautions for the safety of all participants, whether or not they have specific needs.
In this testimonial, Léa, a 25-year-old nurse, shares her journey as a liver transplant recipient and her struggle to continue working despite the constraints of her illness. She also offers advice and talks about her co...In this testimonial, Léa, a 25-year-old nurse, shares her journey as a liver transplant recipient and her struggle to continue working despite the constraints of her illness. She also offers advice and talks about her commitment to supporting transplant patients and their families.
For patients with chronic kidney disease, waiting for a kidney transplant is a journey fraught with obstacles, where each day is lived with the hope of a better future.For patients with chronic kidney disease, waiting for a kidney transplant is a journey fraught with obstacles, where each day is lived with the hope of a better future.
The pre-transplant coordination nurse is a key link in the patient care chain. Once the project is underway, she is involved at various levels of care for both the patient and their family and friends, which helps to opt...The pre-transplant coordination nurse is a key link in the patient care chain. Once the project is underway, she is involved at various levels of care for both the patient and their family and friends, which helps to optimize the patient's journey.
Heart and lung transplantation remains a complex procedure that requires multidisciplinary expertise. While the roles of surgeons and anesthesiologists are well known, there is another profession that is little known, ev...Heart and lung transplantation remains a complex procedure that requires multidisciplinary expertise. While the roles of surgeons and anesthesiologists are well known, there is another profession that is little known, even among healthcare professionals, but which is essential in cardiac surgery: perfusionists. They manage the various extracorporeal circulations in the operating room and intensive care unit, but also participate in the collection, transport, evaluation, and rehabilitation of heart and lung grafts.
In 2024, state-certified transplant coordination nurses (Idec) at the Henri-Bismuth Hepatobiliary Center received 754 proposals for liver and pancreatic transplants. Based on a statistical analysis of the activity, this...In 2024, state-certified transplant coordination nurses (Idec) at the Henri-Bismuth Hepatobiliary Center received 754 proposals for liver and pancreatic transplants. Based on a statistical analysis of the activity, this article highlights the specificities of the Idec's on-call duty in the context of transplantation.
The nurse coordinator for organ and tissue donation plays an essential role in the donation chain. Their duties are varied. They revolve around managing the removal process, but also involve a crucial interpersonal dimen...The nurse coordinator for organ and tissue donation plays an essential role in the donation chain. Their duties are varied. They revolve around managing the removal process, but also involve a crucial interpersonal dimension. They are likely to be the last healthcare professional that the families of potential donors see. They represent the last image of the department and the hospital in this very specific end-of-life context.
The Biomedicine Agency (ABM) is a public institution under the Ministry of Health, created by the Bioethics Law of July 29, 2004. The ABM specializes in three areas: organ and tissue donation, bone marrow donation, assis...The Biomedicine Agency (ABM) is a public institution under the Ministry of Health, created by the Bioethics Law of July 29, 2004. The ABM specializes in three areas: organ and tissue donation, bone marrow donation, assisted reproduction, research on embryonic stem cells and human embryos, and medical genetics. Its main mission is to improve access to care and the quality of life of patients.
The removal and transplantation of organs or tissues is a real public health issue. It represents a scientific and medical advance in medicine. However, the high demand for transplants remains a major concern, requiring...The removal and transplantation of organs or tissues is a real public health issue. It represents a scientific and medical advance in medicine. However, the high demand for transplants remains a major concern, requiring a strong political and ethical framework.
Skills competitions enable nurses to promote their profession and showcase the excellence of their skills and know-how. After rigorous training with WorldSkills experts, they go on to excel in national and then internati...Skills competitions enable nurses to promote their profession and showcase the excellence of their skills and know-how. After rigorous training with WorldSkills experts, they go on to excel in national and then international competitions, advancing the cause of nursing.