Living and working in Scotland
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Scotland offers nurses a range of specialist services in rural settings in the highlands, islands and even in busy urban hospitals. Considering local issues, these locally based nurses, work with families and communities to treat and prevent health problems.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Sharp fall in home visits
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Scotland posted a decline in the number of health visitor home visits during the last decade. In 1990, 512,500 patients were visited by health visitors. In 2000, this figure dropped to 347,770.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Best practice
Article Abstract:
The author presents a study of the state of medical care and health of the population of Scotland. Topics include hospital services, dietary excesses, and links between health and poverty.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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