Courting danger

Article Abstract:

A white paper entitled, 'The New NHS: Modern, Dependable' produced by the United Kingdom Department of Health has been studied by a law firm specializing in health care law and they believe that Primary Care Groups expose nurses to risks of litigation because of the decision-making powers conferred on them. Nurses' legal position needs to be clarified as soon as possible because rationing of treatment is likely to make media and legal intervention more likely. How to settle disagreements within Primary Care Groups is not mentioned in the white paper.

Forecasts and trends, Medical personnel, Malpractice, Medical malpractice, Health services administration

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Cash with conditions

Article Abstract:

An extra 500 million pounds sterling is being offered to UK hospitals taking part in a government funded performance-related bonus scheme although areas such as elderly or mental care could be failing to attract a fair share of the windfall.

Finance, Measurement, Nursing, Performance standards, Job performance standards

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New brooms and old hands

Article Abstract:

Older nurses make up a significant proportion of the workforce in the National Health Service and can be a cause of problems for younger managers. Career development can be hard, but these nurses have vast experience and potential.

Usage, Cover Story, Career development

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