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News &views 5 Editorial
48 Family focus
A lack of understanding of family-centred care is a barrier to its implementation
We must keep applying the pressure in order to improve members’ working conditions and build a better health service, writes Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO general secretary INMO president Martina Harkin-Kelly rounds up news from the Executive Council and beyond 8 News INMO calls for multi-annual funding for Sláintecare from Budget 2020… Post-Brexit recruitment drive likely to hit Ireland… Solidarity with climate activists… Enhanced salary scale now applies… Trolley watch… WRC issues set of proposals for difficulties at St Patrick’s, Kilkenny… WRC hearing on students’ reflective practice issue…Talks on formation of union/management forum at Technological University Dublin Plus: Opinion by Dave Hughes, page 21 Plus: Section news, page 23 Your industrial relations queries answered 26 Cover story Freda Hughes talks to the founder of a company aiming to alleviate the stress of a hospital stay 28 Research focus A summary of the recent research activities of the Center for eIntegrated Care 29 Nursing Now focus This month, WIN focuses on Shirley Ingram, an ANP in cardiology 30 Leadership focus Rosemarie Sheehan describes her journey through a HSE programme designed to develop healthcare leadership 7 From the president 35 Students & new graduates Neal Donohue updates graduates on important information regarding pay Features 25 Questions and answers
50 Pharmaceutical focus
Access to Medicines Ireland is committed to ensuring much needed medicines are fairly priced, writes Ciara Conlon
52 Workplace focus
Kathleen Kinsella discusses coping with menopause symptoms at work
Clinical 55 Nutrition in pregnancy
Midwives can influence the health of pregnant women and their babies through nutrition advice, writes Eileen O’Brien
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57 Breastfeeding
Measuring the milk supply of breastfed babies can help reassure concerned parents
59 Dermatology
Survey finds that 40% of households affected by atopic eczema report that the condition has an impact on finances
61 Diabetes
WIN takes a look at some recent diabetes research
63 Gastroenterology
A case of a paediatric patient with treatment-resistant Crohn’s disease
65 School nurses
Audiology screening by specialist school nurses is more cost effective than other referral sources, writes Pauline Roche
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Living 67 Book review
Max Ryan reviews Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Plus: Monthly crossword competition
69 Finance
Ivan Ahern on creating a financial plan and when you should ask for help
Jobs & Training 37 Professional Development
33 Education focus
Pull out section from INMO Professional
A look at a new CPD module from RCM i-learn on tuberculosis in pregnancy
74 Diary
Listing of meetings and events 75 Recruitment & Training
46 Quality and safety
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Maureen O’Flynn looks at how nurses are using technology to lead quality care
Latest job and training opportunities
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On the cover this month: Nurse and INMO member Maeve Kinsella, page 26
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