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Author | McCallum, C. | ||||
Title | Balancing technology with the art of caring | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2002 | Publication | Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 21-23 |
Keywords | Technology; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Ethics | ||||
Abstract | The author examines the role of technology in high dependency units, which can alienate nurses from patients. The ethical issues raised by technology are reviewed, particularly the allocation of expensive interventions, and the implications of life-sustaining technology on the application of informed consent. The author highlights the challenge facing nurses to bridge the gap between medical technology and humane caring. | ||||
Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 1017 | Serial | 1001 | ||
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