No more Mr Bad Guy, please: prejudices often get in the way of managers and nurses working effectively as a team

Article Abstract:

It is important that nurses working in the UK National Health Service recognize that managers do have compassion for patients, even if they have little direct patient contact. Managers face great pressures, but they are as committed to patient care as nurses are.

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You can't manage without us: managers and nurses need to join forces to raise standards of care

Article Abstract:

It is vital that nurses and managers within the UK National Health Service work together to boost standards of care. Nurses need to feel that managers are dealing with essential services such as linen and that managers are willing to take time to listen to them.

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Jointly and severally

Article Abstract:

The professional boundaries between doctors and nurses in the health service in the UK are discussed. The importance of recognizing past resentments and moving forward to a collaborative approach which empowers patients is stressed.

Column, Physicians, Medical professions, Health care reform, Nurse and physician, Nurse-physician relationship

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