Labour pains

Article Abstract:

Independent midwifery in the UK is under threat from a media witch-hunt which stems from a disciplinary case against experienced independent midwife Caroline Flint. Flint was a former president of the Royal College of Midwifes and is a strong advocate of independent midwifery, which extols the virtues of home delivery and natural childbirth. She was disciplined after a home-birth went wrong and the newborn baby eventually died in hospital. The UK press has undertaken a trial-by-paper attitude towards midwifery as a whole, which could damage the profession and lead to less choice for women.

Midwives, Media coverage, Childbirth at home, Home childbirth

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Stars of India

Article Abstract:

Nursing is considered unsuitable for many Indian women because it involves close contact with men. Women who do become nurses still have to take responsibility for the home as well as working. Girls can start to train as an auxiliary at the age of 14 and then move on to do three years of nursing training. Teaching is conducted in English but training is given in this. Parents are beginning to realise that their daughters will get good training and a good job so more are letting them take up the profession. However, they still do not have any real power in the workplace.

Social aspects, India, Nursing

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A study in squalor

Article Abstract:

The reluctance of both hospital trusts and universities to take responsibility for nurse housing has left nursing students living in the most appalling conditions. Nurse students have yet to be recognised by universities but many hospitals no longer provide accommodation for them. Living conditions at Eva Luckes House in the East End of London, England, are Dickensian yet the Royal Hospitals NHS Trust has increased the rent by 150% over the last two years. Resident Athene Kellam explains that she has to boil a kettle if she wants a hot wash after coming off shift.

Standards, Housing, Nursing students, Student housing

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