Dial N for nurse

Article Abstract:

Nurses can safely deliver medical advice over the telephone, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. A study was carried out by researchers at the University of Southampton into the quality of service offered by telephone advice lines. Patients at a Wiltshire-based GP practice made up to 40% less visits to the surgery by using the nurse-led telephone help line. The UK government is assessing the concept of establishing a national nurse telephone system which could be accessed using one telephone number.

Services, Nurses, Information services, Nursing, Counseling

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There's a doctor in the house: You'll be pleased to know that Sam Galbraith, health minister for Scotland, claims to see things from a nurse's perspective

Article Abstract:

Health minister for Scotland Sam Galbraith had a successful career as a neurosurgery consultant at the Greater Glasgow Health Board before going into politics. He believes that there is a more equal society in Scotland, with less division in the health professions. He has no plans to axe the private finance initiative and believes that nurses could do more to place themselves on the same level as doctors.

Management, Scotland, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Socialized medicine

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Nurse warns of arrest danger in Saudi

Article Abstract:

A Canadian nurse working in Saudi Arabia was arrested, detained for 3 days by police and released without charge after an intervention by the Canadian embassy. A campaign to improve human rights in Saudi Arabia has been launched by Amnesty International.

Political activity, Saudi Arabia, Social policy, Human rights, Amnesty International

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