Dismayed at photo essay.I am a registered nurse working as a community worker with older people and was appalled when I received my May journal. Like so many of my colleagues, I also try to raise awareness of elder abuse Elder Abuse Definition Elder abuse is a general term used to describe harmful acts toward an elderly adult, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect, including self-neglect. , hence my dismay at the article. I am concerned that: 1) no dignity Dignity See also Noblemindedness. cherub celestial being symbolizing dignity, glory, and honor. [Heraldry: Halberts, 23] cloves symbolic of stateliness. [Plant Symbolism and Folklore: Jobes, 350] dahlia symbol of dignity. or respect was shown to the client; 2) if the family who has enduring power of attorney for welfare gave permission, then this power has been abused. I believe that if the clients were able to speak for themselves, they would not have agreed to be photographed in this way; 3) that the principal nurse and/or and/or conj. Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing. senior staff would have allowed this situation to occur, let atone given permission for the photos to be published; 4) that the journal's title, kai tiaki meaning guardian, has also been abused. I fully support the staff receiving better pay, but not at the expense of our senior citizens. Rave Boyle, RN, Wellington Wellington, city (1996 pop. 157,647; urban agglomeration 334,051), capital of New Zealand, extreme S North Island, on Port Nicholson, an inlet of Cook Strait. |
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