Dimming the candle we hold for Florence
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A documentary to be shown on BBC2 challenges the reputation of Florence Nightingale, widely seen as the founder of the modern nursing profession in the UK. Particular attention is given to the two years she spent running the military hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War, where death rates were very high.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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A little girl failed by the entire system
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The investigation into the death of eight year old Victoria Climbie who was abused and beaten by her aunt and her aunt's lover, is discussed in terms of a protection system that failed drastically.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Resistance movement
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Ongoing discrimination in the healthcare sector against black and minority people is deterring young people from joining the profession and perpetuating the struggle against racism.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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