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Behind the blockade

Article Abstract:

Cuban nurses and doctors have learnt to use the facilities and supplies available to them to offer the highest quality care to their patients, despite the country being subject to economic isolation by the US. Cuba's health care system has developed into one of the best in the world, mainly due to the government's continued committment. Infant mortality has fallen to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births in 1997 from 60 deaths per 1,000 births in 1959. Pregnant women are often helped through childbirth with complimentary medicine because of the lack of analgesia.

Health care industry, Cuba

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Visions for the future

Article Abstract:

The U.K. health minister Stephen Dorrell's consultation document outlining the future of primary care seeks views from health professionals. However, the radical restructuring of the National Health Service, including the introduction of market forces, may mean that such views will be too late to be significant. Urgent issues that must be addressed include the reduction in community nurse training and the need for patients' wishes to be considered. It is essential that future primary care decisions are community-based.

Medical care, Social policy, United Kingdom. National Health Service

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Using research in community nursing

Article Abstract:

A UK study into community nursing researched evidence techniques was set up by the North Thames Regional Health Authority, with the aim of discovering the importance of such techniques to the nursing profession. The study consisted of observed interactions between 55 nurse-client situations. The decision making process was examined with both nurse and patient to provide evidence for improved future care.

Research, Methods, Nursing, Community health nursing

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