Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 November 2002

Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements.

 

The Government has paid close attention to delivering a patient-centred structure. The Minister of State referred to this in his speech when he mentioned facilities such as day hospitals. Anyone who is familiar with a day hospital in their community knows the extent of their good work. The Minister of State also alluded to the wonderful nursing staff. I particularly praise community psychiatric nurses who carry out Trojan work. The Minister of State rightly said that nursing moved into a new sphere one year ago. Nurses across the three disciplines are now entering four year degree courses. In some areas I fear that they may become mini-doctors, but it is good that education knows no boundaries. No matter what profession or walk of life you are in you cannot have enough education.

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