Analysis: Is the price of self-regulation too high?

Article Abstract:

About 14,000 nurses oppose the decision of the NMC to increase the professional registration fees from 60 pounds to 144 pounds with reference to their self-regulation that helps establishing own standards for clinical practice and own rules to govern people. However, the NMC argues that if the nurses want to be self-regulated they have to cooperate with the decision, as the fee rise is necessary for its functioning and for meeting the commitments both to the nurses and the public as a regulator.

United Kingdom, HEALTH SERVICES, Labor Distribution by Employer, Health care industry, Practice, Statistics

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Should excess hours be allowed?

Article Abstract:

European Commission ran a consultation in the last week of March 2005 on whether a clause should be removed from the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) which would allow individuals, including UK workers such as nurses, to sign away their right to work a maximum of 48 hours a week. It was seen that people working for long hours tend to be less efficient and is also unhealthy.

United States, Personnel administration, Work Schedules, Human resource management, Work hours, European Union. European Commission, Company personnel management, Hours of labour

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Dying wishes

Article Abstract:

Euthanasia, the assisting of gravely ill people to die, is a uniquely emotive subject, with passionate advocates on both sides. An exclusive Nursing Times survey has revealed widespread support among nurses for a change in the laws on Euthanasia

Services information, Services, Surveys, Euthanasia

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