Fresh approach to elderly care

Article Abstract:

Nurses wishing to specialise in the care of elderly people in the UK will have to work in either the community or the private sector. There are a number of interesting initiatives in these sectors. A health visitor in a Hertfordshire GP practice invites people aged 65-75 to a series of health discussions. Health visitors in Dundee established a screening programme for the over-75s in their practice. A nursing home in Kent has opened a children's day nursery on its premises which benefits both the young and the elderly.

Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Geriatric nursing

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Pooling power

Article Abstract:

The UK government plans to facilitate closer liaison between the National Health Service and council services, such as social services, from April 2000. The plans will enable funds to be pooled and staff to be transferred between agencies. Unison is mainly in favour of the concept, with its only fears being about staff transfers.

Management, Finance, Social services, Social service, Municipal services

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Candidates talking, dead men walking

Article Abstract:

36 states in America have legalized the death penalty by various methods, including lethal injection. There is growing concern that over half of these states make no allowance for people with learning disabilities. Nurses participate by administering the lethal injection and acting as a witness.

United States, Ethical aspects, Capital punishment, Mentally disabled persons, Capital punishment for mentally handicapped

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