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How we treat the sick: neglect and abuse in our health services |
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London: Jessica Kingsley, 2011. 384p. |
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The author brings together a range of evidence to highlight the decline of care in our health services. The book looks at the causes of poor care and the lack of accountability for those responsible. The political, moral, professional and legal implications of a failure to care are highlighted and suggestions for making changes are made. A wide range of issues are covered including: dignity; management of continence; nutrition and hydration; staffing levels and attitudes; manslaughter; misinformation and spin; human rights; and the legal implications of neglect and abuse. |
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book; |
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abuse; accountability; adult abuse; adult safeguarding; dignity; health care; hospitals; neglect; nutrition; older people; patients; staff; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=cd01555f-8552-4b21-87e9-e43df30b4b20 |
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