The effect of introducing new public management practices on compassion within the NHS

The effect of introducing new public management practices on compassion within the NHS The principles of new public management have harmed the NHS. A culture change is needed to foster leadership styles that are as compassionate towards staff as they are towards patients Read more How traditional management approaches damage staff wellbeing The principles of new public management have harmed the NHS. A culture change is needed to foster leadership styles that are as compassionate towards staff as they are towards patients Read more Specimen collection 1: general principles and procedure for obtaining a midstream urine specimen This article describes the general principles of specimen collection and how to collect a midstream specimen of urine Read more Methods for reducing procedural pain in children and young people The final article in our three-part series on managing paediatric pain discusses the pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches that are effective in reducing procedural pain in children and... Read more A smoking cessation intervention for staff in mental health services A mental health trust has developed a smoking cessation programme for staff, offering individual or group support as well as nicotine replacement therapy Read more How to write a robust business case for service development Strategic recommendations and practical tips to help nurses write thorough and convincing business cases. This article is accompanied by a self-assessment questionnaire so you can test your knowledge... Read more