The fight to go public

Article Abstract:

The UK Department of Health has resisted calls to publicise the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding nurse Beverley Allitt's murder of babies at Grantham hospital, England. An internal inquiry has revealed inadequate staffing and mismanagement. However, paediatric experts consider circumstances at Grantham hospital may be typical of other hospitals. An attempt to prevent loss of confidence in the health service reforms may underlie the decision for a closed inquiry.

Cases, Investigations, Murder, Hospitals, United Kingdom. Department of Health, Hospital administration

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School nurses call for radical change in law

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The Amalgamated School Nurses' Association, the Health Visitors' Association and the RCN want new laws on minimum health standards for school children in the face of drastic cuts in the school nursing service. The South Western Region is planning cuts and Camberwell Health Authority has already reduced numbers of school nurses. This is in spite of government documents emphasising the important role of school nurses in relation to child health.

Health aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Elementary school students, School nursing

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Letting go

Article Abstract:

Intensive nursing of persistent vegetative state patient, Tony Bland has promoted special nurse-patient relationships. Most opted to continue nursing after the withdrawal of nourishment. Health professionals have recognised the nurses' moral dilemma. All are receiving support in coping with the situation. All consider they have dealt with a stressful situation in a professional manner.

Care and treatment, Nurses, Interview, Brain damage, Persistent vegetative state

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