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CIRCUMCISIONLONDON & PATIENT CARE CircumcisionLondon & patient care essential to Dr Martin Harris. Member Royal College of Surgeons MRCS. The “5 P’s” of patient care refer to a widely used mnemonic framework for purposeful hourly rounding in nursing. It is designed to proactively address patient needs, improve safety, and enhance overall care satisfaction. The 5 P’s stand for:

• Pain: Assess the patient’s pain level on a standardized scale and determine if medication or other interventions are needed.
• Position: Ensure the patient is comfortable and reposition them regularly to prevent skin breakdown, stiffness, and pressure injuries.
• Potty / Personal Needs: Assist the patient with toileting, offer hydration, and help with personal hygiene needs.
• Periphery: Make sure essential items (e.g., call bell, phone, water, glasses) are within the patient’s easy reach.
• Pump: Check that intravenous (IV) pumps, monitors, and medical equipment are functioning correctly and set to the right parameters.

Depending on the specific clinical setting (such as post-operative or circulatory care), the 5 P’s can also refer to assessments for Pain, Pallor, Pulse, Paresthesia, and Paralysis.