Wrongful Pregnancy, Wrongful Birth and Wrongful Terminology

2002 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
J K Mason
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Health Board ◽  
House Of Lords ◽  
The Family ◽  
Wrongful Birth

The article analyses the series of cases that have evolved following the House of Lords dicta in McFarlane v Tayside Health Board1 and which seek to circumvent the limitations imposed by that decision on recovery for the birth of an “uncovenanted” addition to the family. The majority of relevant actions have relied on the possible distinction of cases involving the birth of a disabled child which McFarlane admits. Claims for compensation for the upkeep of the child in such circumstances have been successful, but the author contends that the two types of action are, in fact, distinct. He concludes that the only true comparator to date is Parkinson v St James and Seacroft University Hospital NHS Trust2 and that the reasoning in this case may provide an opening for the House of Lords to reconsider its position.

scholarly journals Validation of instruments about family presence on invasive procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pediatrics

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiana Araújo Guiller Ferreira ◽  
Flávia Simphronio Balbino ◽  
Maria Magda Ferreira Gomes Balieiro ◽  
Myriam Aparecida Mandetta
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Invasive Procedures ◽  
Family Presence ◽  
The Family ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop and validate instruments to identify health professionals’ beliefs related to the presence of the child’s family in invasive procedures and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Method: study based on Psychometrics to conduct the theoretical, empirical and analytical stages, developed in a neonatal unit of a university hospital. The two instruments were constructed based on the literature and applied to 96 health professionals. Results: the Cronbach’s Alpha of the instrument related to the professionals’ beliefson invasive procedures was 0.863 and the instrument on cardiopulmonary resuscitation was 0.882. In both instruments, the tests performed indicated a correlation between the items. From the factorial analysis, four factors were generated: (1) benefits of the presence of the family; (2) impairment for professional practice; (3) strategies for the inclusion of the family; and (4) limitation of learning and decision making by the professional. Conclusion: the instruments analyzed obtained a good internal consistency and are indicators of the professionals’ beliefs with the potential to evaluate the quality of family care in this context.

scholarly journals STRATEGIES OF FAMILIES IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC DISEASES

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 662-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marli dos Santos Salvador ◽  
Giovana Calcagno Gomes ◽  
Pâmela Kath de Oliveira ◽  
Vera Lúcia de Oliveira Gomes ◽  
Josefine Busanello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Care Seek ◽  
The Family ◽  
South Of Brazil

ABSTRACTthis study aimed to know the strategies of families in the care of children with chronic diseases. A descriptive and exploratory research was carried out using a qualitative approach, in a Pediatric Unit of a university hospital in the south of Brazil, during the first and second halves of 2013. The study involved 15 participating families. Data were collected by means of interviews subjected to thematic analysis. It was identified as strategies: balance work, study and care, share tasks throughout the day, adapt the physical area of the house, engage the child in their own care, seek resources in the network of social support and faith, seek assistance in another city; and engage in physical activity to reduce stress. It was concluded that it is necessary that the nurses participate of the family support network, as a support source for the strengthening of the family to the care, acquiring skills and expertise to a positive coping of the child's chronic disease.

scholarly journals FAMILY EXPECTATIONS ABOUT A PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT UNIT

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 984-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Costa de Oliveira ◽  
Jacó Fernando Schneider ◽  
Cíntia Nasi ◽  
Marcio Wagner Camatta ◽  
Agnes Olschowsky
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatient ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Inpatient Unit ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Family Expectations ◽  
Phenomenological Sociology ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatient Unit ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family

ABSTRACT We aimed to understand the expectations of families about a Psychiatric Inpatient Unit in the perspective of Alfred Schutz's phenomenological sociology. This is a qualitative and phenomenological research, with families of patients at a psychiatric inpatient unit of a university hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected through phenomenological interviews, and the analysis was constructed in the light of phenomenological sociology. The results show that the expectations of the family in the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit are related to the interpretation and experiences they have in the world of everyday life; that these expectations should be valued in patient and family care; and that they may integrate the family in care for the patient. We hope to contribute so that professionals and managers reflect about the importance of understanding the expectations of families on a Unit, aiming to implement more effective health actions, based on the social relations among the subjects.

scholarly journals Familiares e representações do medo e sofrimento emocional da criança na emergência: reeducação colaborativa no cuidado

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 1530-1549
Author(s):  
Silvia Helena Oliveira Da Cunha ◽  
Eliane Ramos Pereira ◽  
Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade Silva ◽  
Renata Carla Nencetti Pereira Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Child Death ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
The Family ◽  
Culture Of Fear

Problema: Relações entre família e criança hospitalizada no contexto da emergência, reforçam frequentemente a cultura do medo por meio de condutas que a amedrontam demasiadamente, especialmente quando submetidas aos procedimentos dolorosos. Objetivos: analisar representações sociais da família acerca do sofrimento da criança na emergência; identificar a cultura do medo no contexto das representações da família e implicações; elaborar cartilha aos familiares como ferramenta facilitadora na minimização do estresse psicológico da criança. Método: Estudo descritivo, abordagem qualitativa, pautada na Teoria das Representações Sociais, utilizou-se técnicas de evocação livre, entrevista semiestruturada e observação participante. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de Bardin e classificados em cinco categorias: 1) profissionais de saúde; 2) objetos estranhos; 3) evento indesejável; 4) bactéria e infecção hospitalares e 5) medo da morte da criança. O estudo realizado na emergência pediátrica de um hospital universitário no município de Niterói/RJ e cujos sujeitos foram os familiares que acompanharam as crianças hospitalizadas. Conclusão: Percebe-se no cotidiano da emergência, que crianças sofrem dor emocional, antes da dor física, visto que medo excessivo da criança é culturalmente incentivado e aceito pelas famílias. Desconstruí-lo com educação e reforço positivo é eficaz ferramenta estratégica de promoção da saúde emocional ao binômio criança-família.   Problem: Relationships between hospitalized family and child in the emergency context often reinforce the culture of fear through behaviors that frighten her too much, especially when subjected to painful procedures. Objectives: to analyze social representations of the family about the suffering of the child in the emergency; Identify the culture of fear in the context of family representations and implications; To elaborate a booklet for the family as a facilitating tool in minimizing the psychological stress of the child. Method: Descriptive study, qualitative approach, based on Social Representations Theory, we used free evocation techniques, semi-structured interview and participant observation. The data were submitted to the analysis of Bardin and classified into five categories: 1) health professionals; 2) foreign objects; 3) undesirable event; 4) hospital bacterium and infection; and 5) fear of child death. The study carried out in the pediatric emergency of a university hospital in the city of Niterói / RJ and whose subjects were the relatives who accompanied the hospitalized children. Conclusion: It is noticed in the daily emergency that children suffer emotional pain, before physical pain, since excessive fear of the child is culturally encouraged and accepted by families. Deconstructing it with education and positive reinforcement is an effective strategic tool for promoting emotional health to the binomial child-family.

Side Effects of Hormonal Contraception of Patients in the Family Planning of Centre University Hospital of Mother and Child Lagoon, Cotonou (Benin)

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonato Bagnan JA ◽  
Aboubakar M ◽  
Tognifode V ◽  
Lokossou M S H S ◽  
Obossou AAA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mother And Child

scholarly journals Perception of Dental Caries and Parental Difficulties in Implementing Oral Hygiene for Children Aged Less Than 6 Years: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Marion Taormina ◽  
Sylvie Montal ◽  
Yoann Maitre ◽  
Paul Tramini ◽  
Estelle Moulis
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
The Family

Background: Despite extensive prevention programs, dental hygiene remains inadequate, particularly among children under the age of six, and early childhood caries (ECC) are still a concern. Oral hygiene behavior and preventive practices seem difficult to change at a family level. Aim. The present study aimed to better understand the reasons behind this behavior and to identify the different barriers to the implementation of adequate preventive measures. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in the pediatric dentistry service of the Montpellier University Hospital (France) in 2019. A thematic analysis concerning three domains was performed: family environment, dental literacy, and oral hygiene. Results. The main barriers encountered by the parents were, respectively, (1) a weakness in the organization of familial life, together with a low-medium family income and a lack of authority, (2) ignorance of the necessity of treating carious primary teeth, and (3) a lack of time for brushing or supervising their children’s teeth. Conclusion: These results showed that oral hygiene and primary teeth care could not be easily achieved in the family environment of the participants, and oral health strategies should be focused not only on children but also on their parents.

Monsignor Lord William Joseph Petre (1847–93): A Pillar of Downside

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-101
Author(s):  
Stewart Foster
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Education ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Periodical Literature ◽  
House Of Lords ◽  
The Reformation ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Church ◽  
Shed Light

Ever since the purchase of the Manor of Ingatestone in 1539, the Petre family has played a prominent part not only in the history of the Catholic community in Essex, but in the life of the Church further afield. Sir William Petre, the founder of the Essex line, and two of his descendants have merited the attention of a biographer, while there has also been a substantial periodical literature associated with the family. However, no such detailed study has yet been written on perhaps the most intriguing member of the family, the little-known thirteenth Baron of Writtle, Monsignor Lord William Joseph Petre. The present article seeks to shed light on the early part of the career of this pioneer of Catholic liberal education and the first Catholic priest to take his seat in the House of Lords since the Reformation. The focal point of Petre's earlier years was the monastery and school of St. Gregory's, Downside.

Paediatric day-stay myringoplasty: a review of 74 consecutive cases

2002 ◽  
Vol 116 (11) ◽  
pp. 899-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Ryan ◽  
R. Harris ◽  
T. Hung ◽  
J. Knight
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Method ◽  
Day Surgery ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Day Case ◽  
Day Case Surgery ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Case Surgery ◽  
Family Home ◽  
Operative Recovery

Day-case surgery is particularly attractive for children, allowing post-operative recovery in the safe environment of the family home. Myringoplasty using the traditional method of underlay temporalis fasia is usually performed as an in-patient. From 1995 to 2000, 74 myringoplasties were performed in a dedicated paediatric day surgery unit at the Mayday University Hospital. We have retrospectively reviewed the outcome results of these procedures and reported them here. Only three patients required admission overnight (four per cent) and six grafts failed (8.5 per cent) complying with accepted standards. This series suggests that day-case surgery is a safe and desirable practice for children undergoing myringoplasty. However, there should be the facility for admission if required.

A internação de um recém-nascido na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal: desvelando sentimentos e expectativas dos pais

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1492
Author(s):  
Andreia Almeida Santos ◽  
Ivanilda Lacerda Pedrosa ◽  
Josilene De Melo Buriti Vasconcelos ◽  
Aurilene Cartaxo Arruda
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Team Care ◽  
The Family ◽  
Neonatal Icu ◽  
Terapia Intensiva

ABSTRACTObjective: investigating the feelings and expectations of parents of newborns staying in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methodology: this is an exploratory research, with a quanti-qualitative approach, carried out in a Neonatal ICU of a Teaching Hospital in João Pessoa - PB. The sample consisted of eight participants who were in the hospital for a visit, or accompanying their children. Data collection was preceded by the approval by the Research Ethics Committee of the Lauro Wanderley University Hospital, under protocol No. 036/08, and took place through the interview technique, with a semi-structured script. Results: in relation to participants, 87% were mothers, and 13% were fathers.  The collective subject discourse expressed, in most cases, uncertainties about the survival of the newborn, and the fear of death, which causes a daily suffering to the parents. Conclusion: The hospitalization of a newborn in a Neonatal ICU, besides representing a strong impact on the newborn, signifies a special moment to the family, requiring, from the health care team, care strategies that favor the family’s bond with the child and the team, and the understanding of the process experienced by occasion of the newborn’s hospitalization. Descriptors: family; newborn; neonatal intensive care unit.RESUMOObjetivo: investigar os sentimentos e expectativas de pais de recém-nascidos internos em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) Neonatal. Metodologia: trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem quanti-qualitativa, realizada em UTI Neonatal de Hospital de Ensino, em João Pessoa-PB. A amostra foi constituída por oito participantes, que se encontravam no local em visita, ou internados, acompanhando seus filhos. A coleta de dados foi precedida de aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa do Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley, sob protocolo nº 036/08, e se deu mediante a técnica de entrevista, com roteiro semi-estruturado. Resultados: em relação aos participantes, 87% eram mães e 13% pais. O discurso do sujeito coletivo expressou, em sua maioria, incertezas quanto à sobrevivência do recém-nascido e o medo da morte, que causa um sofrimento diário aos pais. Conclusão: a internação de um recém-nascido na UTI neonatal, além de representar um forte impacto para o recém-nascido, significa um momento especial para a família, exigindo da equipe de saúde, estratégias de assistência que favoreçam o vínculo da família com a criança e equipe, e a compreensão do processo vivenciado por ocasião da internação do neonato. Descritores: família; recém-nascido; unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal.RESUMENObjetivo: investigar los sentimientos y expectativas de los padres de recién-nacidos internados en Unidad de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) Neonatal. Metodología: se trata de una pesquisa exploratoria, con abordaje cuantitativa-cualitativa, realizada en UTI Neonatal de Hospital de Enseñanza en João Pessoa-PB. La muestra fue constituída por ocho participantes que se encontraban en el local en visita o acompañando sus hijos. La colecta de datos fue antecedida de aprobación por la Comisión de Ética y Pesquisa del Hospital Lauro Wanderley de la universidad, bajo protocolo n® 036/08, a través de técnica de entrevista, con orientación semi-estructurada. Resultados: en relación a los participantes, 87% eran madres y 13% padres. El discurso del sujeto colectivo expresó, en su mayoría, las incertidumbres en cuanto a la sobrevivencia del recién-nacido y el miedo de la muerte, que produce un sufrimiento diario en los padres. Conclusión: además de representar un fuerte impacto en el recién nacido,  su internación en la UTI neonatal quiere decir un momento especial para la familia, exigiendo, del equipo de salud, estrategias de asistencia que favorezcan el vinculo de la familia con la cría y equipo , y la comprensión del proceso vivido por ocasión de la internación  del neonato. Descriptores: familia; recién-nacido; unidad de terapia intensiva neonatal. 

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