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Some people think the most important skill nurses should have is having good medical knowledge. Others believe there are other more important qualities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With the dawn of the 21st century,
health
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healthcare
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care
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 is facing significant challenges across the globe
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 the coronavirus pandemic.
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, it is often argued by a stratum of society that
nurses
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 should be well-versed
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 medical knowledge and
procedure
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procedures
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.
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, a certain fraction of the population believes there are some other
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 that are equally important. I opine that
nurses
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 should have both skills in order to provide better
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 for their
patients
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. On the surface,
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 should occupy roles and possess other
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 as empathy and patience, that are outside of their job description.
This
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 would greatly aid in the recovery process of their
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.
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,
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 the report published by NHS in the U.K., the recovery rate
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significantly improved when the ‘Compassion in Practice’ strategy was introduced to
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 in hospitals
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 London.
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, apart from strong medical knowledge, they should have these
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 that will bring
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 benefit to sick people. Irrefutably, nursing is a challenging profession, which requires a wide range of knowledge in medicine and medical practices as
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 act as a
communicator
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 between doctors and
patients
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. If they fail to understand instructions from their superiors, it might have serious consequences on
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patients’
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 health as they are unlikely to receive necessary
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.
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, they assist doctors in complex surgeries and monitor their
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 in case of emergency during the absence of the medical-in-charge. To illustrate, the article published in DW reported that
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 in Indian villages have been at the forefront
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 fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. They stepped up to the challenge and filled the gap left by the lack of doctors in rural areas.
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, it is of utmost importance for these professionals to update their skills and expertise since they play a crucial role in the
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care
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 sector. In conclusion, people practising nursing should be capable of handling a wide range of roles
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 excellent medical skills. I strongly believe that these
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 will be important for patient
care
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.

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task achievement
Make sure to clearly state your opinion in the introduction, so it's easy to see where you stand on the topic.
coherence and cohesion
Try to use clearer transitions between your ideas to help readers follow your argument more easily.
task achievement
When providing examples, ensure they are directly linked to your main argument and are easy to understand.
coherence and cohesion
You have a clear introduction and conclusion that summarize your views well.
task achievement
You effectively discuss both sides of the topic and provide examples to support your points.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Medical knowledge
  • Diagnosing
  • Treating patients
  • Patient safety
  • Care quality
  • Informed decisions
  • Emergency situations
  • Time is of the essence
  • Communicate effectively
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Empathy
  • Patient experience
  • Supportive environment
  • Healing environment
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Manage stress
  • Well-being
  • High-quality care
  • Organizational abilities
  • Multi-tasking
  • Responsibilities
  • Smooth operation
  • Healthcare services
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