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Alcohol Problems in Old Age

01 April 1990

Elderly Care

Books

It has been clear for the last decade that alcohol consumption is on tile increase. There is no reason to suppose that the elderly have been left untouched by this...

Women drinkers: an invisible problem?

22 July 1989

Nursing Standard

Substance abuse

For the majority of us who drink alcohol, it is a social pleasure; something associated with good company, good food, special events and holidays. We enjoy its...

The strategy at work

27 February 1991

Nursing Standard

Feature scottish excellence

The strategy for nursing, midwifery and health visiting in Scotland sets out key objectives in the four areas of nursing practice, nurse management, education for...

University education benefits everyone

27 January 1999

Nursing Standard

Letter

To blame nurse education for the current shortage of nurses is to fail to understand the interrelationship and confounding factors which affect the NHS as an...

Two in a row is fine

08 May 2002

Nursing Standard

Letter

I think that more mistakes can be made by nurses who have to work more than two or three nights in a row, as lack of sleep does affect the regular sleep pattern.

Not convinced uniforms pose infection threat

13 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Letter

Infection control is often cited inappropriately to justify actions, to ban or restrict practices (news August 31). Staff wearing hospital uniforms in public places...