Nursing times
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This paper introduces some of the historical work of sociologists and anthropologists on death and dying and discusses its relevance to nursing practice. Contemporary issues are highlighted as well as the importance of examining these contributions critically.
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This paper presents the results of a national acute pain survey carried out in 1994. The survey aimed to establish the current status of acute pain management after major surgery in hospitals in the UK and to pinpoint those hospitals with acute pain services. ⋯ The majority of acute pain services consisted of medical and nursing staff; few included psychological or pharmaceutical expertise. The main reason cited for the underdevelopment of services was lack of funding.