Baby scoring system misses the point

Article Abstract:

The Scottish Baby Check self-assessment technique has been criticised by midwives and health visitors because it is considered inadequate as a substitute for professional medical advise. The booklet has been designed for first-time parents as a guide to minor ailments, but many think it could be misinterpreted in certain cases. The system allocates points to symptoms such as vomiting and floppiness, and gives advise on when help should be sought.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, All Other Publishers, HEALTH SERVICES, Book publishing, Pamphlet Publishing, Medical care, Scotland, Infants, Infant care, Pamphlets, Health pamphlets

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Reversion therapy: now the IRA has reverted to terrorism nurses in Belfast expect stress levels to rise, after the relative calm of the ceasefire

Article Abstract:

Belfast City Hospital (BCH) had become typical of any hospital in the UK during the 17 month ceasfire. During the Troubles nurses had become used to working at a higher stress level, and staff skills increased dramaticlly due to the extreme conditions. BCH offers trauma training which staff continue to attend twice a year, and ther are pre-hospital trauma life support course for the mobile response unit.

Practice, Nurses, Training, Stress management, Hospitals, Hospital administration

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Going straight to a new start in life: a new forensic psychiatric day care in Scotland staffed by nurses, provides ex-prisoners support and encouragement and has helped to cut rates of reoffending

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A new forensic psychiatric day care centre for mentally disordered offenders has opened in Scotland. It is staffed by full and part time nurses and aims to ensure that patients are not allowed to deteriorate, by providing a continuous structure. A resource nurse will also visit patients from pre-admission in prison though to sheltered accommodation in the community.

Psychotherapy patients

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