Mission of mercy

Article Abstract:

Baroness Cox, nurse and Conservative peer, is responsible for much of the aid that reaches Stepanakert, capital of Nagorno Karabakh, a country caught up in the midst of a four-year conflict for independence from Azerbaijan. Baroness Cox has delivered aid seven times since May 1991. On her latest trip, in April 1992, she delivered 50 tons of equipment, food and medicine to the capital, supported by the Andrei Sakharov Foundation and Christian Solidarity International, both humanitarian organizations. The city's five hospitals have been destroyed in the war and there are now just two underground hospitals coping with the maimed and sick.

Behavior, Military aspects, Europe, Eastern, Nagorno-Karabakh region, Azerbaijan, Medical assistance, British, Cox, Caroline Anne

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Witness

Article Abstract:

A student nurse describes harassment by colleagues after reporting psychotherapy patient abuse at Broadmoor special hospital, England. The nurse was threatened because confidentiality was not maintained. She was forced to move and change nursing school. However, the police failed to prosecute because of insufficient evidence. The nurse subsequently reported five offenders to the United Kingdom Central Council. Four nurses were convicted and one was struck off. Although the procedure was unpleasant she would repeat it if necessary.

Personal narratives, Interview, Portrayals, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing, Psychotherapy patients, Nursing students, Abuse

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No child's play

Article Abstract:

It is thought that there are now at least 3,650 children in the UK who have to cope with the difficulties of living with a parent infected with HIV. Two recent reports indicate that voluntary, health and social services are failing to meet the needs of these children, and in certain cases do not even recognise that they exist. These children often come from the poorest backgrounds, and are exposed to sexual abuse, domestic violence, poor living conditions and serious health problems.

HIV patients, Family

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