Skin complaint

Article Abstract:

Controversy surrounds the use of Eusol in leg-ulcer treatment. Use of 50% Eusol in paraffin for dressing dirty ulcers has traditionally proved effective. However, nursing journal criticisms prompted a nurse to refuse to use the treatment. Nurses are entitled to question medical practice. However, difficulties arise where a doctor's judgement is concerned. The validity of nursing autonomy may be questionable.

Nursing, Leg, Leg ulcer

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Should caesareans be performed only on the basis of medical need?

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the question whether caesarian operations should be performed only where medically necessary are discussed. Particular attention is given to two contradictory opinions, one stating the judicious use of medical resources, the other in favor of caesarian birth by choice.

Criticism and interpretation, Cesarean section

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A distorted image of the medical model

Article Abstract:

A nursing student examiner finds that nursing students often stereotype doctors and medical practices as too scientific and not concerned with the patient as a whole. He believes this negative model of a physician is very rarely true.

Public affairs, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Models, Column, Physicians, Medical professions, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public opinion, Nursing students

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