Home sick

Article Abstract:

A 1996 report from the United Kingdom charity Shelter concluded that the homeless did not receive adequate health care. A hospital in London reported that medical care of the homeless during 1995 cost around 60,000 pounds sterling yet hospital care was only required in 43% of cases. The homeless are more likely to suffer from conditions caused by violence or by lack of treatment for infections. Although the homeless need extra health care their behaviour and general physical condition often results in poor treatment by accident and emergency staff.

Health aspects, Homeless persons

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Modern murder mystery: An Australian journalist claims to know the truth behind the Yvonne Gilford murder, but the story may forever be withheld in the UK

Article Abstract:

A new book by Sydney-based journalist Mick O'Donnell claims to be closest to the truth behind the murder of Australian nurse Yvonne Gilford. Mr O'Donnell, was had of the only foreign media team allowed into Saudi Arabia to investigate the case, and he has relied on interviews with friends of the nurses convicted of the murder, but later pardoned. He claims that he was restricted by the poor quality of forensic investigation. However, although the book has been published in Australia, there are not plans to publish it in the UK.

Authors, Writers, Investigations, Nurses, Murder, Works

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'Paternalism' at the root of body parts nightmare

Article Abstract:

The investigation into the retention of organs from patients who died at Alder Hey hospital in Liverpool, England, has revealed that a total of 6,900 body parts, organs and stillbirths or foetuses were stored at the hospital. This scandal has raised sensitive questions about informed consent, and there will be repercussions for the whole of the National Health Service.

Analysis, Informed consent (Medical law), Informed consent

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