Conflict of interest

Article Abstract:

The possibility of financial considerations influencing clinical decisions makes it imperative for NHS staff to declare any interests they may have in the private sector. Senior NHS doctors and nurses with financial interests in private nursing homes may be tempted to put money ahead of patients' interests. Any involvement in the voluntary sector should also be declared because of the danger of conflict of interests. The third edition of the UKCC's code of conduct includes a new clause on declaring interests and a Dept of Health code of professional conduct for NHS staff is planned.

Social aspects, Ethical aspects, Conflict of interests (Agency), Medical personnel and patient, Medical personnel-patient relations, Conflicts of interest

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Working together

Article Abstract:

Medway Health Authority, England has identified a need for a nursing home care assistants training course. Nursing home managers have been involved to ensure relevancy to participants. Eleven carers participated in the course. Hospital staff conducted training sessions that provided guidance in care planning and specific nursing tasks. Assessment of the course indicated that expectations were largely satisfied. The nominal charge for the course will fund future National health Service staff development.

Caregivers, Training

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A breath of fresh air

Article Abstract:

The experiences of Alex Yanson, a Filipino nurse, who works in a private nursing home in Sussex, England, are described. Yanson has brought benefits to the care of the elderly, but there have been difficulties.

Behavior, Buildings and facilities, Sussex, England, Filipinos, Yanson, Alex

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