Mother's pride
Article Abstract:
Parenting by people with learning disabilities raises many issues for debate. Modern society tends to perceive reproduction as a basic human right. However, society also continues to examine the rights of the child, to look at appropriate levels of support for parents, and to debate the constituents of adequate parenting. Learning disability nurses must act in the best interests of their clients concerning parenting issues. The involvement of the legal profession in cases of this nature may appear intrusive, but it is necessary to ensure that fair decisions are reached.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Derided we fall ...
Article Abstract:
A society's response to learning disability nurses and their clients is an indicator of the level of civilisation in that society. The UK government appears, in its introduction of pay scales which are performance-related to the Average Visitor Frequency Scale, to place a low value on learning disability nursing. Other groups which are slightly higher up the scale, including those working with geriatrics and the mentally-ill, should monitor what happens to learning disability nurses. Learning disability nurses should take action to justify themselves and their clients.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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He's leaving home
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A member of a community support team describes the process which was used to prepare a mentally handicapped patient for a move into new accommodation after living for 20 years in a secure unit. The plan was to familiarize the patient with the area and with the house prior to the move, however, it transpired that the patient was so keen on the new accommodation that he opted to transfer there much sooner and much more easily than expected.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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