Life savers

Article Abstract:

Transplant coordinators organise donor organ retrieval and allocation. They provide support and after-care for the donor's relatives and motivate the recipient. Coordinators regard public and in-hospital education a major part of their job as most negative attititudes are a result of ignorance. Nurses may be slow to identify potential donors due to misconceptions about patient suitability. However, little time exists for comprehensive education programmes.

Management, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Organ transplantation, Tissue transplantation, Transplantation

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Degrees of nonsense

Article Abstract:

Some NHS trusts are now refusing to consider for senior positions nurses who do not have a degree. This means that they are missing out on employing nurses who have a great deal of experience and could prove a valuable asset. It is naturally important that nurses undertake formal training, and graduate nurses do have an important role to play. However, possessing a degree does not necessarily make someone a good nurse.

Column, Training

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Healthy alternatives?

Article Abstract:

Research-based information should support arguments for and against complementary medicine. The future of alternative therapies depends on practitioners proving their efficacy. Such remedies are appropriate to a more holistic approach to patient care. However, anecdotal evidence will be insufficient in future claims to resources. Patients are entitled to benefit from proven remedies.

Research, Cover Story, Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine

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