Caring for Peggy
Article Abstract:
A description is presented of the experiences of a nurse who is a member of the care team for an elderly patient who is terminally ill with cancer. The relationship which the care team build with the patient and her family is discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Listen up, because it's going to be you one day
Article Abstract:
A description is presented of the poor standard of treatment received by a 74-year-old woman who broke her hip and was admitted to hospital. The importance of listening to the needs of elderly patients is discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Paws for thought
Article Abstract:
Scientific research has highlighted the potential dangers to human health of operating schemes which offer regular contact with animals for the elderly in hospitals.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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