Dr. Nurse, Nurse Doctor

The doctor–nurse relationship

In this article on getting on with colleagues in the workplace we explore how the nurse–doctor relationship in psychiatry has evolved and discuss its current status in both the in-patient ward and community mental health teams. In particular, we outline the changed roles and expanding responsibilities of nurses in the UK today. We suggest ways in which doctors can improve the relationship and g...

Doctor or nurse? The patients' choice.

This project's aim was to assess patients perceived need for a specialist nurse in inflammatory bowel disease. A letter was sent to 64 patients with a summary of the potential role of a specialist nurse. Patients were asked to complete a questionnaire of 10 scenarios on who would be their preferred provider on the range of issues. There were 35 (55%) replies. When comparing the results between ...

The doctor-nurse relationship: how easy is it to be a female doctor co-operating with a female nurse?

The doctor-nurse relationship has traditionally been a man-woman relationship. However, in recent years, the number of women studying medicine has increased in all West-European countries, and in 1997, 29% of active Norwegian doctors were women. The doctor-nurse relationship has often been described as a dominant-subservient relationship with a clear understanding that the doctor is a man and t...

Endorsing the Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathway for Nurse Educators.

Prenatal Care in Israel: A Doctor – Nurse Dual Model

Background: Studies have shown significantly lower risk of complications during labor following prenatal care, allowing early detection, promoting normal pregnancy and birth. In May 2013 Maccabi Health Services launched “prenatal personal care” a dual gynecologist and nurse follow up model. Our goals were to Preserve and promote physical and mental condition of pregnant women and conduct early ...