Shared care provides postoperative help
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Health and social services in Kingston, England, have established a service for hospital patients who have recovered sufficiently to obviate the need for 24-hour hospital care. The launch of the shared care team (SCT) in 1996 was a response to the need for more efficient occupation of hospital beds. The SCT provides care in the community for people who will need support for a restricted period. The service is available free for up to eight weeks. The SCT comprises a nurse coordinator, a social worker and health care assistants. Services include special therapies, health care and housework.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Childhood obesity: its incidence, consequences and prevention
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Causes, Consequences and prevention of childhood obesity are discussed. It is stated that the epidemic of childhood obesity has great implication for public health, with significant consequences on morbidity and mortality.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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