Market forces
Article Abstract:
Ethical guidelines on corporate sponsorship within the National Health Service are necessary. United Kingdom Central Council guidelines give little practical help. Sponsorship may compromise nurses' impartiality and reliance on commercially-sponsored jobs may threaten independence. Royal College of Nursing guidelines emphasise the importance of checking a sponsor's integrity and establishing conditions of acceptance. Monitoring of services is essential.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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Smart moves in Zagreb. (accident rescue team visit the former Yugoslavia)
Article Abstract:
Two nurses with South Manchester Accident Rescue (SMART) travelled to Zagreb, Croatia, on a medical mission. Although medical field work was not actually carried out, the SMART nurses were able to assess what medical supplies were needed in war-torn areas such as Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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