Years of Bedlam
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The psychiatric hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, England, was established as an mental care institution in the 1300s, moving to its present site in Kent in 1930. Poor conditions and abusive treatment of the mentally ill characterized mental health care in the early years. Nurses were first employed in the 17th century generally to act as servants a situation which persisted until the 1900s even though some had gained qualifications. By 1975 nursing had become specialized and Bethlem now trains psychiatric nurses to a very high standard.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1996
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Return of the deadly disease
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Increasing incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in New York, New York has prompted a campaign for prevention and treatment. High-risk groups include the homeless, mentally-ill, HIV patients and substance abusers. Infection spreads rapidly in poorly ventilated, crowded buildings. TB guidelines have emphasised the importance of completing treatment courses to avoid the occurrence of multi-drug resistant TB. Compulsory detention for failure to take medication is under consideration. However, a more flexible health-care system could avoid this.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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