Making it to the top

Article Abstract:

A review of Opportunity 2000 has indicated that more women have been promoted to management positions in the National Health Service (NHS) than other organisations. Women filled 57% of top posts between March and August 1992. NHS female chief executives have increased from 18% to 20%. However, figures to compare progress under Project 2000 with previous female appointments are not yet available. The NHS Women's Unit hopes to increase female representation in middle management posts in 1993.

Employment, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Women executives

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Prison support

Article Abstract:

In April 1992 psychiatric nurse Derrick Walker introduced a support scheme at Ranby Prison, Nottingham, England for potential suicide victims. Fourteen inmates have been trained as care supporters for those at risk. Two supporters provide 24 hour care during a depressive's crisis period. The scheme has prevented three suicides since its inception. Responsibility has also improved the self-esteem of the supporters. However, some believe that mentally-ill criminals should not be imprisoned.

Social aspects, Care and treatment, Prevention, Suicide, Caregivers, Suicide prevention, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Prisoners

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Finding out the worst

Article Abstract:

A study by Kings' College Hospital, London, UK, shows that accident and emergency (A&E) nurses are not being given sufficient training to give support to relatives of the dead. In 20 out of 78 units questioned in the study there was no bereavement support training for nurses. Nurses from seven units attended courses regularly. Nurses from 44 of the units considered more training was needed.

Psychological aspects, Research, Hospitals, Nurses, Training, Death, Public relations, Bereavement, Consolation

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