We've been nursing for 300 years
Article Abstract:
Six people who are over the usual retirement age describe their work as nurses. Seventy-seven-year-old Molly Macleod's work for a care agency involves helping elderly clients with their personal tasks at the start of the day. Grace Birmingham, aged 77, and 78-year-old Alicia Charlesworth both work part-time in nursing homes and find they can relate well to the patients. The manager of 68-year-old community psychiatric nurse Jim Moore dreads the day when Moore will choose to retire. She appreciates his depth of experience with psychiatric patients.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Article Abstract:
A nurse supported a schizophrenic's refusal to have his gangrenous toe amputuated despite medical recommendations for surgery. Medical staff believed the patient was mentally unfit to make the decision. However, the nurse had established a confidential relationship with the patient as his key worker. She believed he understood the life-threatening implications of refusal. She considered the advocacy role that respected his right to refuse treatment was most appropriate. The toe subsequently healed through effective wound care.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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