Continuing professional development: what do we need?
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Attitude of Health Personnel↗
Biomedical subjects
Sue Campbell
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Management of HIV/AIDS transmission in health care.
The risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection following occupational exposure to HIV-infected blood is low (DoH 2000). This raises issues of how best to balance the competing demands of maximising patient safety and health, protecting nurses' health, safety and employment rights, and preventing unnecessary alarm in the general population. This article examines different aspects of dealing with the prevention and management of potential HIV/AIDS transmission in the healthcare setting.
AIDS Serodiagnosis↗
Addressing nursing shortages in sub-Saharan Africa.
The desperate situation of the health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) cannot be overstated. This has been a significant and confounding factor in the decline in life expectancy in a number of SSA countries. This article identifies the reasons for the global shortage of nurses and recommends actions to address the crisis in Africa.
Africa South of the Sahara↗
Communicable disease control during major emergencies.
In December 2004 a major disaster occurred in the Indian Ocean killing over 150,000 people (USAID, 2005). This article will look at interventions required to control communicable diseases in an emergency. It is an introduction to emergency public health interventions for UK nurses who are responding to an international disaster.
Communicable Disease Control↗
Building partnerships for the improvement of public health.
The UK has seen an increase in initiatives to encourage partnership working with the aim of improving services to patients and communities. This article looks at inter-organisational and interprofessional relationships for the improvement of public health. It highlights the importance of collaborative working and looks at how to identify possible partners and ensure coordination.
Benchmarking↗