Jackie Morris calls for adequate training and a system to manage the care of older people
Since the 1980s the care of frail and vulnerable older people has been outsourced to the independent sector – with health care provided by primary care services – without transferral of skills, training, resources or expertise. For many, a move to a care home can lead to loss of autonomy, dignity, specialist health care and support.
Nursing Standard. 26, 1, 24-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.26.1.24.s27
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