Nursing - News June 13, 2014

Judge Boasberg and the art of judicial writing - Sunherald

"Florence Nightingale once said," Boasberg wrote, "that 'nursing is an art.' In this case, the Government contends that employees of one D.C. healthcare provider were better schooled in the art of fraud than the art of nursing."

Feds want medical marijuana suppliers to report doctors who prescribe drug - Canada

The federal Health Department wants medical marijuana suppliers to provide provincial authorities with information on the doctors who prescribe the substance.

Aboriginal groups fume when 'systematic racism' not explored for... - National Post

Academics, aboriginal groups and health professionals say they are disappointed an inquest into the death of an aboriginal man during a 34-hour wait in a Winnipeg ER didn't explore "systemic racism" in Canada's health-care system.

Newfoundland and Labrador nurses' union ratifies four-year agreement - Brandon Sun

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The government of Newfoundland and Labrador says a new contract has been ratified by the union representing about 5,700 registered nurses in the province.

Hospital's Efforts to Boost Patient Safety Pay Off - Health

Obstetric malpractice claims fell by half and liability payments were sharply lower after a hospital took steps to improve patient safety, a new study shows.

Basingstoke medical staff honoured at the Director of Nursing Awards - Basingstoke Gazette

INSPIRATIONAL nursing staff who have made a difference to people's lives were this week honoured at an emotional awards ceremony.

Experts now encourage pregnant and nursing women to eat more fish - Business Journal

Health care experts now say that pregnant or nursing women and young children should eat more fish, especially fish low in mercury.

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