Fighting to die with dignity

Article Abstract:

A former nurse who has multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and secondary bone metastases following breast cancer describes her condition and her involvement in the Voluntary Euthanasia Society. Jane Macdonald has worked as an army nurse and as an officer with the UKCC. She believes her career experiences have helped her face up to her illnesses and to the medical tasks she has to perform on herself. She believes that people should be able to choose a dignified death through euthanasia and has lobbied on behalf of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society since becoming ill.

Evaluation, Personal narratives, Terminally ill persons, Terminally ill, Behavior, Euthanasia, Macdonald, Jane

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Danger: bully at work

Article Abstract:

UK health trusts and employee organizations are increasingly addressing the issue of workplace bullying. Workplace harassment can have tragic consequences, and is often insidious by nature. Health union MSF participated in the drafting of a government Bill on dignity at work, which failed due to lack of time in the Parliamentary session, and has launched a campaign against workplace bullying. It has logged almost 1,000 cases of bullying since Jan 1996. A number of health trusts have introduced, or updated, harassment policies in response to local pressures.

Methods, Analysis, Human resource management, Cover Story, Management, Nursing, Employee rights, Bullying

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Fighting back

Article Abstract:

Campaigns against hospital closures are unlikely to affect the outcome of London, England hospital reorganisation. Health Secretary, Virginia Bottomley maintains closures will depend on consultations on the Tomlinson report rather than campaigns. Trades union, UNISON, St Bartholomew's, the Royal Marsden and Queen Charlotte's hospitals have conducted vigorous publibicity campaigns although St Thomas', Guy's and Charing Cross hospitals have accepted the proposals. However, UNISON's and St Bartholomews's campaigns will continue.

Political activity, Social policy, Political aspects, London, England, Hospital closures, Pressure groups, Special interest groups

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