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Article Abstract:

Philip Barker and Kevin Gournay are professors of psychiatric nursing, and they met 20 years ago at a behavioural psychotherapy conference. Philip Barker feels Kevin Gournay is a caring and compassionate person who believes that quantitative research based on randomised-controlled trials is the best way to establish a powerful knowledge base. Much of Barker's research is now qualitative, after he lost faith in randomised-controlled trials. Kevin Gournay believes that the differences between himself and Philip Barker, as far as clinical practice is concerned, are smaller than people realize, and that Barker's commitment to his ideas and the people he works with is completely dedicated.

Interview, Psychiatric personnel, Mental health personnel

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Face to face

Article Abstract:

Two occupational health workers describe their work for Greggs the Bakers which operates 106 factories across North East England. The two former hospital nurses worked under a job sharing agreement until Jan 1998 and they describe the benefits of that arrangement. They share the functions of the occupational health department. Julie Nelson concentrates on the health advisory work, which involves health screening, particularly concerning occupational asthma. Sandra Kelly concentrates more on the legal issues and accident follow-up work.

Officials and employees, Personal narratives, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Bakers and bakeries, Bakeries, Greggs PLC

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Article Abstract:

Ray Rowden is visiting professor, nursing and clinical management a the University of York. He believes he has learnt more from people such as Louise Pembroke, the cofounder and chair of the National Self-Harm Network, than from textbooks or lectures, particularly the value of different training techniques. Louise Pembroke believes that knowing Ray and other professionals, has helped her appreciate the value of professional partnerships.

Medical care, Practice, Medical personnel, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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