Nurses fearful of 'right-to-die' law

Article Abstract:

The new Mental Capacity Act will increase nurses' responsibility to ensure that patients' end-of-life care is in line with their wishes when it comes into effect in April 2007. RCN mental health adviser, Ian Hulatt believes that letting patients die could leave nurses mentally scarred.

Management dynamics, Practice, Terminal care

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Tomorrow's world

Article Abstract:

The government is reforming the services for people with learning disabilities. Care and treatment will be away from institutional care and in favor of specialist support by clinical nurses whether in the community, primary care trusts, or group homes.

Care and treatment, Methods, Institutional care, Learning disabled, Learning disabled persons

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What to live "la vida locum'?

Article Abstract:

The author presents information on the benefits of working for a nursing agency. Topics include employment flexibility, variety of assignments, and salary levels.

Labor force information, Employment Placement Agencies, Employment agencies, Employment, Employment services, Wages, Wages and salaries, Employee benefits, Salary

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