The difference a day makes

Article Abstract:

Hospital waiting lists could be reduced by 154,000 per year if the practice of day surgery for specific conditions was made standard throughout the UK, according to a survey by the Audit Commission. The average number of patients treated in day care surgery units per bed has increased to 20 per month in 1999, compared with 17 per bed in 1991. Patients need to be fully assessed as to suitability for referral to day surgery units. Some procedures have been found to benefit from treatment within day surgery unit, whereas others need an extra night in hospital.

Hospitals, Hospital utilization, Hospital stays, Hospital day care

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Rewards come rolling in

Article Abstract:

Learning disability nursing has traditionally had a poor image in the profession but that attitude is changing. Many more nurses are showing an interest in an area which can be very rewarding. The work involves working closely with patients, possibly helping them learn about financial management or behaviour control, possibly providing sexual education to clients who have been sexual abusers. Rewards are not immediate, but they do come after a period of sustained relationship-building.

United States, Care and treatment, Evaluation, Nursing, Learning disabilities, Learning disorders

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Healthy reading

Article Abstract:

Changing attitudes have encouraged the inclusion of health articles in men's magazines. Articles are intended to stimulate discussion by providing information in an attractive way. However, conflicting information may be given and unattractive medical issues may be ignored. Social problems affecting health are rarely covered. Nurses are rarely contributors as their skills are undervalued by the media.

Management, Men's periodicals, Men's magazines, Health, Media coverage

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