Economies of scales

Article Abstract:

The Health of the Nation Outcome Scales are a means of measuring the mental health of patients. The set of 12 scales can be used quickly and easily to show whether a patient is improving or deteriorating. The scales, which were developed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, measure various features such as aggression, mood, physical illness and social problems. Training for staff is underway already. The UK Department of Health has stipulated that this will become part of the normal care programme for mental health patients. Details of the scales are given.

Diagnosis, Measurement, Practice, Mental health, Mental illness, Psychiatric nursing, Psychiatric diagnosis

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Children of Goma

Article Abstract:

The Ndosho Unaccompanied Children's Centre in Goma was in crisis when over one million Rwandan refugees arrived and a cholera epidemic broke out. The charity MERLIN sent a British medical team to the centre and a hospital was set up funded by the Overseas Development Administration and UNICEF. A supplementary feeding centre was also set up by Goal, an Irish agency and a vaccination programme was provided by UNICEF.

Health aspects, Refugees

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The history man

Article Abstract:

Nurse educator John Adams is collecting obsolete medical equipment to support a history of 20th century nursing practice. His main interest is in workhouses and public assistance hospitals. Text books, recorded interviews and county records reveal that nursing principles have changed little despite technological advances. However, there is a danger that information may be lost before it can be recorded.

History, Nursing, Medical equipment

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