The perils of knowing

Article Abstract:

A study into the use of genetic testing on children for identifying late-onset diseases by the UK Clinical Genetics Society, in 1994, decided if the disease was not treatable genetic testing should not take place. Tests children would be carried out without their consent but they will be made to bear the consequences, such as the taint of having a incurable disease. There is also concern the practice may be misused on children. An American couple who wished to adopt a child, with Huntington's disease in her family, wanted genetic testing to decide if the adoption should go ahead.

Testing, Ethical aspects, Chromosome mapping, Genetic disorders, Chromosome abnormalities

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Losing sight of the future

Article Abstract:

Many United Kingdom National Health Service trusts are making cutbacks in their school nursing services. Many school nurses would be happy to abandon some of their duties, but the trusts have made their cutbacks without consulting the staff involved. School nurses have a vital role in the nation's health system. They ensure that children are able to obtain maximum benefit from their time in education, and their health promotion input affects the future health of the nation. Adolescents have the greatest need for school nurses, and drop-in sessions are particularly valuable.

Evaluation, Services, Health promotion, School nursing

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Twelve years of hell

Article Abstract:

A young girl's continence problems created extensive family problems. A urologist diagnosed the problem as being an immature bladder when the girl was four years of age but the problem persisted for a further eight years. The girl's mother maintains she found it difficult to handle the problem calmly and sensitively. She feels that her attitude towards her daughter concerning the incontinence caused the breakdown in their relationship which led to the girl submitting herself to local authority care at the age of 16.

Social aspects, Urinary incontinence

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