Life-story books for people with learning disabilities: These books focus attention on the person with profound learning disabilities as an individual rather than just a client, according to research

Article Abstract:

It is not easy for people with profound learning disabilities to communicate effectively. In care settings, nursing care plans map out a client's current needs, but tend to ignore the client's history. Life story books can tackle the problem and can be used as a supplement to care plans. A life story books documents a person's life, incorporating personal stories and experiences, along with photos and memorabilia. Life stories of people with profound learning disabilities are usually compiled from information gathered from parents and carers. They are shown to be valuable in settings for people with profound learning difficulties.

Social aspects, Learning disabilities, Learning disorders

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Boy story

Article Abstract:

There are a number of medical conditions that are specific to boy babies. These include cryptorchism, the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum, hydrocele, an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the scrotum around the testicle and within the two layers of the tunica vaginalis testis, and hypospadias, a malposition of the urethral opening where the urethra opens onto the underside of the penis. Several medical conditions are more prevalent in boys than girls. These include x-linked disorders and pyloric stenosis, the narrowing of the pyloric sphincter at the outlet of the stomach.

Health aspects, Cover Story, Boys

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Her story

Article Abstract:

A history of pioneering women doctors is presented. The earliest female doctor was recorded in Ancient Egypt about 3000 BC. Expertise passed to the Greeks although women were prohibited from practising. In the 11th century Trotula taught in Salerno University Medical school, Italy and Hildegard of Bingen continued her work in Germany. Nineteenth century pioneers includedMary Seacole, Elizabeth Blackwell, Elizabeth Garrett-Andreson and Sophia Jex-Blake. However, all had to contend with opposition from male practitioners.

Medicine, History, History of medicine, Women physicians

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