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Living and working in Scotland

Article Abstract:

Scotland offers nurses a range of specialist services in rural settings in the highlands, islands and even in busy urban hospitals. Considering local issues, these locally based nurses, work with families and communities to treat and prevent health problems.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Evaluation, Forecasts and trends, Work environment, Market trend/market analysis, Labor market, Medical care (Private), Labour market, Working conditions

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Sharp fall in home visits

Article Abstract:

Scotland posted a decline in the number of health visitor home visits during the last decade. In 1990, 512,500 patients were visited by health visitors. In 2000, this figure dropped to 347,770.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Health care industry, Statistics, Visiting nurses

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Best practice

Article Abstract:

The author presents a study of the state of medical care and health of the population of Scotland. Topics include hospital services, dietary excesses, and links between health and poverty.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Hospitals, Services information, Medical Research, Epilepsy & Muscle Disease R&D, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, All Other Outpatient Care Centers, Nutrition & Diet Programs, Health Research Programs, Health aspects, Services, Poverty, Diet, Company services, Medicine, Experimental

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