The chase is on

Article Abstract:

The government is considering making it compulsory for patients to comply with treatment for mental health problems. This has raised concerns about the different way that mental health patients are being treated. Psychiatric staff are worried that their relationship with patients will be harmed by this policing role. Nurses who have a good relationship can get their patients to comply without problems. TB nurses can already get non-compliant patients admitted to hospital but they find that persuasion is more effective than taking legal action.

Care and treatment, Planning, Mentally ill persons, Social policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Mentally ill, Powers and duties, Mental health policy, Psychiatric nursing

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Pay still the key issue, warns unions

Article Abstract:

UK nurses pay needs to be increased before a significant number of nurses can be encouraged back to work, according to nursing unions. Improved working conditions and a greater protection from violence has been promised by the Department of Health under a new strategy aimed at improving standards in the profession. Difficulty in filling nursing posts has been reported by up to 78% of UK hospitals in 1998, with specialists nursing posts failing to attract enough employees reported by 90% of hospitals.

Supply and demand, Employment, Medical personnel, Nursing

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Sparks still fly

Article Abstract:

A survey by ECT Anonymous claims that 80% of its members suffered impaired concentration and long-term memory loss following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). An system which aims to give accreditation to ECT units is currently being launched, however, many believe that the therapy should be condemned altogether. The UK Advocacy Network is calling for a ban on the therapy until it is proved that the treatment is not damaging.

Usage, Electroconvulsive therapy, Electroshock

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