Plea for victims of 'cowboy' piercing parlours

Article Abstract:

Many nurses in the UK believe that the government should take tough action against unregulated body piercing parlours. They report that they frequently have to deal with the complications of mismanaged body piercing, including serious infections.

Health aspects, Body decoration, Body art

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No benefit from ill-gotten gains

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Issues concerning legal aspects related to the down-rating of pensions for people going into hospital are discussed. Particular attention is given to campaign operations by Age Concern claiming the abolishment of the pensions down-rating rule.

Laws, regulations and rules, Compensation and benefits, Pensions, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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From the cradle to the grave

Article Abstract:

The difficulties faced by children who are born with HIV, when they move out from the protection of the family at about 12 years of age are discussed. A description of the help offered by an HIV clinical nurse specialist is included.

Social aspects, Care and treatment, HIV infection, HIV infections, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections

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