Human beans

Article Abstract:

Japanese engineers are developing a personal robot to care for patients. The robot will be helping nurses and doctors within 15 years. Within 30 years, it will be helping the elderly cope on their own in their homes and nursing the sick. NHS managers will like robots because they mean lower labour costs.

Product development, Technology application, Nursing, Robots

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Privatization: the final solution

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the discrepancies in health care standards between private hospitals and the National Health Service in the United Kingdom are discussed. Particular attention is given to the detriments of privatization as a solution for quality improvements in the health service.

Standards, Management, Medical care, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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Mentor arithmetic

Article Abstract:

The positive results of mentoring for student nurses are discussed, and the argument for allocating time and resources to setting up a standardised programme for mentors is put forward.

Usage, Nurses, Training, Mentors, Mentoring

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