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Synopsis
Written by nurses for nurses, this is a reference guide to the problems and hazards that might be encountered at work, showing what can be done to tackle them - practically, legally and politically. The book covers issues such as cytoxic drugs and back injury, and also stress and overwork.
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Review
'The information is easy to follow and the layout means that each chapter can be dipped into as required...It provides a useful introduction to health and safety for those involved in the nursing profession.' - Gill Cotton Miosh, Journal of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
'The book intersperses facts with many interesting case histories and amusing cartoons, making it very readable...I can recommend this book, not only to health and safety representatives, but also to any nurse who wants to improve on her or his own working conditions.' - Community Practitioner
About the Author
ROSEMARY ROGERS BA, RGN, is and Experienced Nurse and Journalist, currently editor of Professional Nurse.
JANE SALVAGE BA, RGN, MSc, HonLLD is currently Editor in Chief of the Nursing Times. As well as extensive experience in Health Care Journalism, She has also worked for The King's Fund Centre and the World Health Organisation.
ROGER COWELL BA, RGN, is a Freelance Writer and Chairman of the RCN's Work Injured Nurses Group (WING).
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