It's all quite stressful, allegedly

Article Abstract:

Research undertaken at the University of Salford indicates that lack of management support and clashes between managerial and clinical responsibilities are possibly the most significant elements of the working environment in causing stress among staff in the UK National Health Service. Another research project challenges this view, suggesting that work pressures are the key cause of stress, with lack of resourcing being the most significant trigger. A survey commissioned by Bread for Life shows that 46% of nurses surveyed indicated that money was one of their largest causes of stress, prompting 53% of them to use junk food for comfort.

Psychological aspects, Causes of, Stress (Psychology)

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Patients behaving badly

Article Abstract:

Nurses are not given the choice of with-holding treatment for patients who are abusive, racists or sexist although doctors may refuse to treat such people. Mental illness or anxiety are often the cause of anti-social behaviour which nurses must learn to cope with on a daily basis. Race relations legislation rules nurses should not be removed from a care giving role on the grounds of racism if the nurse herself does not wish to be removed. Involving family members in visiting regimes is a method of preventing sexual harassment.

Laws, regulations and rules, Job stress, Patients

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Strainspotting

Article Abstract:

A report from the UK's National Commission of Inquiry into the Prevention of Child Abuse recognizes that providing support for families under stress can help prevent child abuse. The commission, which took evidence from over 10,000 people, concluded that most child abuse is preventable. The role of the community nurse is seen as crucial and the commission's view is that they should be able to carry out more pro-active work with vulnerable families.

Care and treatment, Prevention, Child abuse, Abused children

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