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'Nursing Times' on the Caroline Petrie case.
25th February 2009:
The Nursing Times of 24 February reflects on the Caroline Petrie case, reports an interview with Steve Fouch, and publishes a survey showing that 91% of nurses polled did not think the PCT should have suspended the nurse. Full article...
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Prayer beneficial for some patients
18th February 2009:
Relevant to the debate raised by the case of Caroline Petrie, on 12 February the Nursing Times reported a study in the Journal of Clinical Nursing (2009; 18:637-651) about the value of prayer for some patients. In a meta-analysis of...
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Religion or Belief: a practical guide for the NHS
11th February 2009:
CMF became aware of new guidance for health professionals, Religion or belief: a practical guide for the NHS, when it was posted on the Department of Health website on 9 January. We knew nothing of this, as neither the Office,...
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DH response re. religion or belief
11th February 2009:
Response to your Query : - Religion or belief: a practical guide for the NHS Dear Mr Saunders, Thank you for your e-mail of 12 January about the publication Religion or Belief a practical guide for the NHS, which...
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Christian nurse reinstated
In the light of March 2008's General Medical Council guidelines on Personal Beliefs and Medical Practice, can it be appropriate for me to talk to patients about Jesus? What are the ethical guidelines? Will I get into trouble with my employer? These recently published guidelines are intended to provide more...
On 17 March 2008 the General Medical Council ('GMC') published its guidance Personal Beliefs and Medical Practice. The guidance is long and detailed and needs to be read in full by anyone who hopes to remain on the medical register. Only an outline of a few provisions can be discussed...
An online submission from the Christian Medical Fellowship to Personal Beliefs and Medical Practice – GMC Consultation (25/09/2007)
To be considered alongside the GMC's draft document: https://gmc.e-consultation.net/beliefs/consultation draft.pdf 1. Do you think the guidance is clear? Yes Comments As an organisation representing professionals (5,000 doctor and 1,000 medical...
