Gagging guidelines?

Article Abstract:

Department of Health draft guidance on employee revelations of bad practice may deter nurses from speaking out. The guidelines maintain National Health Service staff are obliged to raise matters of concern with their line managers. However, disciplinary action may result from breach of patient and hospital confidentiality. The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed government intervention but fears the guidelines will not improve current practice. Nurses may also have difficulty reconciling the guidelines with the United Kingdom Central Council's code of conduct.

Laws, regulations and rules, Practice, Nursing, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing

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Tap-dancing to health

Article Abstract:

Stockport Health Authority, England has established a pilot programme of exercise on prescription in collaboration with the council's leisure services. Five surgeries are participating. Doctors prescribe regular exercise for those at risk of heart disease from excess weight or high cholesterol and stress levels. The community health and fitness officer devises a programme convenient to an individual's lifestyle. However, the scheme has proved more popular with women than men.

Health aspects, Management, Exercise, Preventive medicine, Medicine, Preventive

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Age-old problem

Article Abstract:

A survey has revealed widespread incidence of abuse of elderly people. In 2,130 interviews 10% of carers admitted abuse. Abuse of power may be financial, physical or psychological. Research officer, Jim Ogg considers a register of vulnerable people would be useful. Community nurses could question domestic arrangements and preempt cases of abuse.

Aged, Surveys, Elder abuse, Frail elderly

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