Coroners’ Courts
CHAPTER 9 Coroners’ Courts The role of Coroners’ Courts All of the states and territories have legislation dealing with the function of Coroners’ Courts and for once the title of…
The relationship between law and ethics
CHAPTER 2 The relationship between law and ethics Perhaps the best way to provide an explanation of the relationship between law and ethics is to use a personal example. If…
The administration of drugs
CHAPTER 6 The administration of drugs Every year in Australia, almost 200 million prescriptions are dispensed — that is about 10 prescriptions per year per person. In any 2-week period,…
Petty Management
3 Petty Management Much of Florence Nightingale’s approach to nursing, and to life in general, was based on perceptive planning and good management – what she called being ‘in charge.’…
Bed and Bedding
5 Bed and Bedding Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Bed and bedding. A few words upon bedsteads and bedding; and principally as regards patients who are entirely, or almost…
Caring for the Carer
9 Caring for the Carer Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale The focus of the advice in Notes on Nursing is the patient. But Florence Nightingale experienced in her own…
Observation of the Sick
8 Observation of the Sick Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale What is the use of the question, Is he better? There is no more silly or universal question scarcely…
Health Literacy for Caregivers
10 Health Literacy for Caregivers The work of a caregiver is usually based on generosity and bonds of affection. That is the caregiver’s greatest strength, but it is not enough….
Health of Houses
2 Health of Houses The comfort of home extends beyond its familiarity and amenities. It is, for those assailed by illness or injury, a source of strength and security in…
