Taking a stand against falls
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The guidelines, known as the Robson Model, developed by Janet Robson are being used not just in care homes but also by district nurses to help individuals in their own homes from falls. The key areas of concern for the falls including no proper lighting in the nights, tea time rush and medication are detailed and their solutions are also provided.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Speaking out for women with postnatal depression
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Nurses are assuming the new role of health visitor, to help new mothers cope with postnatal depression. Mary Alabaster, nurse consultant in a postnatal mental clinic, was the first to undergo health visitor training and set up a group for addressing mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Caliber of conduct case judges ' very variable'
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NMC council questions the competency of panelists undertaking fitness to practice hearing. A measure to judge the quality of these panels and amendment of NMC rules to remove the unsuitable panelists will be exerted.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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