With increased globalization and interdependence among countries, sustained health
worker migration and the complex threats of rapidly spreading infectious diseases, as well …

Nursing has always struggled for recognition and status, and there has always been
exploitation and shortages, and no more so than in psychiatric settings. Today, however …

Background: Physician assistant (PA) education has undergone substantial change since
the late 1960s. After four decades of development, other countries have taken a page from …

The NHS is facing a crisis from the combination of EWTD, MMC, the ageing population and
rising expectations; thus its tradition of high quality care is under pressure. Physician …

This original work examines the differences in medical advances on the two sides of the
Spanish Civil War. Covering all aspects of medical treatment during the war, Coni covers …

Background Because of an expected shrinking supply of medical doctors for hospitalist
posts, an increased emphasis on efficiency and continuity of care, and the standardization of …

The last decade has seen dramatic changes in the working arrangements and training
requirements of junior medical staff employed in neonatal units. As a result, there is a need …

Objectives: The primary aim of this UK-based study was to identify core clinical
competencies (skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours) for primary-care-based …

This paper draws from research commissioned by the Scottish Executive Health Department
(SEHD). It provides a case study in the introduction of a new health care worker role into an …

Abstract The National Health Service (NHS) is facing substantial staffing challenges arising
from reduced working hours, fewer trainees and more protected training of those trainees …