Professional regulation, much like public health, has its worth proven by the absence of problems. Whereas for public health practice it is the absence of death from lung cancer, communicable disease or environmental hazard, for regulation it is the absence of morbidity or mortality resulting from poor professional practice. The central purpose of this Review is therefore … [Read more...]
Nursing and Midwifery Council to review third part of register
14/09/2010 The Nursing and Midwifery Council has confirmed its commitment to a full review of specialist community public health nursing, commonly referred to as the third part of the register. The third part of the register currently encompasses professionals from a wide range of public health nursing disciplines, including health visitors, school nurses, sexual health … [Read more...]