Nursing Standard back issues from July 2003:
Something for everyone. (Editorial).
Jul 02, 2003;
What nurses want from the new health secretary. (Editorial).
Jul 02, 2003
Nurses 'must be protected' from HIV/AIDS. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Taiwan team spreads the word. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Poorer countries hit hard by loss of skilled workers: study highlights impact of wealthy nations' failure to 'grow their own' nurses. (news).
Jul 02, 2003;
Recruitment code held up over compensation. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
FoNs focuses on smaller projects. (news).(Foundation of Nursing Studies )(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Targets 'here to stay' says Reid. (news).(Health Secretary John Reid)(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Employ more nurses and stop thousands of deaths: UK hospitals patient outcome study shows same results as the United States. (news).
Jul 02, 2003;
Degree students are more likely to leave nursing. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Glastonbury donors sign up. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Draft mental incapacity bill hailed a success. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Experts urge nurses to gen up on genetics. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
New inspectors will turn up without giving notice: healthcare providers will scrutinise institutions for performance and value for money. (news).
Jul 02, 2003;
NMC to consider fee hike as government grant is cut: practitioners face increased registration fees next year in bid to counter shortfall. (news).(Nursing and Midwifery Council )
Jul 02, 2003;
Hunting adverts parks complaints. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Poor communication between professionals was again a central theme in the annual report from the health service ombudsman, Ann Abraham.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Managers at a mental health trust criticised for the nursing care it delivers have promised remedial action in response to a review by the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Calls from MPs on the all-party commons health committee for the smacking of children to be banned have been criticised by the conservatives.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Eight regional allergy centres staffed by specialist doctors and nurses should be set up as soon as possible, the Royal College of Physicians said last week.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
A nursing sister accused of attempting to murder five of her patients at a hospital in Crewe, Cheshire appeared at Chester Crown Court last week.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
The extent to which the NHS is fulfilling its legal requirements under the Race Relations Act will be revealed by the Commission for Racial Equality this week.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Faye Macrory has been named nurse of the year in the Department of Health's annual health and social care awards.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
The number of nurses working for the NHS in England has risen to 367,520, an increase of 17,100 over the past year.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Plans to give ministers in Scotland the right to intervene in poorly performing health services do not go far enough, the RCN said.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Midwives should not be used as 'gatekeepers' to determine which mothers receive free milk, Royal Colleges of Midwives adviser Janet Fyle said last week.(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Overseas staff get compensation. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Critical care review to see changes in staffing ratios: one nurse per patient rule in intensive care units is almost certain to be scrapped. (news).
Jul 02, 2003;
Guideline should stop unnecessary pre-op tests. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
End in sight for obsolete head injury practices. (news).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
NHS told to halt spread of bugs in the community: the National Institute for Clinical Excellence issued three clinical guidelines for the health service last week. (news).
Jul 02, 2003;
Behaviour problems after childhood meningitis. (News: clinical digest: a weekly round-up of the latest research and scientific reports from the nursing and medical journals).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
When a high energy diet might be good for you. (News: clinical digest: a weekly round-up of the latest research and scientific reports from the nursing and medical journals).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Footballers' eye injuries may be asymptomatic. (News: clinical digest: a weekly round-up of the latest research and scientific reports from the nursing and medical journals).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003
Using medical terms validates patients' sickness. (News: clinical digest: a weekly round-up of the latest research and scientific reports from the nursing and medical journals).
Jul 02, 2003
Stop the abuse: every week children die as a result of abuse. In response, the RCN has issued guidelines to raise the profile of child protection issues. (analysis).
Jul 02, 2003;
Safe and sound: nurses are ideally placed to drive clinical governance forward and a new guide shows how patient care can benefit. (analysis).
Jul 02, 2003;
Popularity stakes: thirty years ago Felicity Stockwell split the profession with her research. Daniel Allen talks to her about the uproar that ensued.
Jul 02, 2003;
Register your views: balancing public interest with a need to safeguard registrants is one issue raised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council's consultation.
Jul 02, 2003;
No problem: diagnostic and treatment centres were created to ease congestion and hit waiting list targets. But what are the knock on effects?
Jul 02, 2003;
Is there an alternative? The debate about animal experimentation will be fuelled by European draft proposals on chemical safety testing.
Jul 02, 2003;
Research notes: Richard Wilson advises on the essential first stage in any research project--the literature search. (perspectives).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003;
Cruel to be kind: we asked our readers panel whether people who are obese or who smoke should still receive NHS treatment? (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003
London's churning: the capital must turn its weaknesses into strengths to attract NHS staff. (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
There's no room for red-faced ranting when it comes to 'saviour siblings'. (standard life).
Jul 02, 2003;
Rights of passage: Marie Stubbs now has a greater understanding of how to care for breathless patients after reading a continuing professional development article. (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
'There is a wealth of information out there, but how do you find out who has done what?' (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
Starting out: a difficult situation pushed Joanne Lyle to face her fear of dementia. (perpectives).(Brief Article)
Jul 02, 2003;
Making the connection: spiritual care is not an 'add on' learned on a two-day course, but a practice closely linked to our own spiritual awareness. (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
Media watch: in our new regular column, Jason Warriner looks at what the papers are saying about health. (perpectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
Real expERience: Robert Philpot saw what A&E can really be like in an American hospital. (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
Getting it right: Beverly Malone on nurse prescribing and end-of-life issues. (perspectives).
Jul 02, 2003;
What's on: the best of the week's health-related TV and radio. (perspectives: reviews).(Calendar)
Jul 02, 2003;
Integrating theory and practice.(Book Review)
Jul 02, 2003;
Legal Aspects of Consent.(Book Review)
Jul 02, 2003;
Lack of computers hinders record-keeping.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003
No place for assumption and speculation in notes.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003;
Male victims of domestic violence need support.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003
Nurses' knowledge can help Amnesty campaigns.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003;
I hope Agenda for Change will give me parity on pay.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003;
Online forum will tackle violence in the workplace.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003;
Research is needed on assisted dying in the UK.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003;
Karen Sanders has my support for her stand.(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 02, 2003;
Outside in: lucky for the kids, they don't know they're missing out on tasty veg.
Jul 02, 2003;
Parkinson's disease: the effects on womanhood. (research).
Jul 02, 2003;