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    Medical receptionists in general practice: Who needs a nurse?
    PATTERSON, E ; Del Mar, C ; Najman, J (Wiley, 2000)
    The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which receptionists,working in general medical practices, are undertaking clinical tasks traditionally within the domain of nursing. A survey of 164 solo and principal general practitioners (GPs) practising within one division of general practice in south-east Queensland,Australia, yielded 84 responses (55%). The study found that some receptionists, while primarily employed for reception and clerical duties, were performing tasks that involved direct patient assessment, monitoring and therapy. Sixty percent of the GPs did not employ a nurse because of financial constraints and a perceived lack of need. These findings could be illustrative of the current trend in health care to appropriate the work of nurses to lesser-paid workers. Further investigation is indicated in order to determine the most appropriate non-medical staffing mix in general practice to achieve both quality care and financial viability.
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    Nursing's contribution to general practice" General practitioners' and practice nurses' views
    PATTERSON, E ; Del Mar, C ; Najman, J (Elsevier, 1999)
    This study was instigated by the paucity of knowledge relating to the work of nurses employed by general practitioners in Australia and the phenomenal development of the practice nurse role in the United Kingdom. A mailed survey of general practitioners and practice nurses within one Division of General Practice in South-East Queensland, sought, among other things, their views about the current and potential contribution of nursing to general practice. Eighty-four out of 164 (51%) general practitioners and 37 out of 67 (55%) practice nurses responded to the survey. Results indicated that both general practitioners and practice nurses appreciated the value of nursing services in general practice and would sanction the employment of more nurses especially for the purpose of preventive care. The majority of nurses were agreeable to the notion that the nurse's role could, and should, be expanded to include autonomous functioning while most of the doctors were amenable to some extension of nursing practice but reticent or opposed to any independent interventions.
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    A descriptive study of nurses employed by general practitioners in south-east Queensland
    PATTERSON, E ; Del Mar, C ; Najman, J (ANF, 1999)
    The aim of this study was to describe the demographic and occupational characteristics of a sample of nurses employed by general medical practitioners and the factors perceived to be influential in their role development. Telephone and mail surveys were undertaken within one general practice division in South-East Queensland. Thirty-seven of the 67 (55%) practice nurses responded to the mailed questionnaire. Of these respondents, ten were collectively interviewed to elaborate on the survey results. Findings indicated that the primary work of these nurses is one of assistant to the doctor. Autonomous nursing initiatives are largely opportunistic. Perceived barriers to role expansion included Medicare restrictions, inadequate basic and ongoing education programs, financial and space limitations of the practice, reluctance of general practitioners, and a lack of professional support.
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    Promoting purposeful partnerships.
    Patterson, E ; Cruickshank, D (Informa UK Limited, 1996-03)
    The clinical experience component of university based nursing courses has often attracted criticism from students, faculty and clinical agency staff. One way of addressing these difficulties is for stakeholders to engage in open and consistent dialogue. To this end, faculty from the School of Nursing at Griffith University (Gold Coast) initiated a trial of reflection sessions attended by students, clinical facilitators, faculty and clinical agency staff at the completion of each clinical experience. While the outcomes were essentially positive, personal, professional and political risks were revealed as inherent in the reflective process. Awareness of such risks is essential for the development of purposeful partnerships in clinical education.
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    A sharing in critical thought
    Hendricks, J ; Patterson, E (Wiley, 1995)
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    Unlicensed assistive personnel in critical care
    Chaboyer, W ; McMurray, A ; Patterson, E (Wiley, 1998)
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    Australia's nursing workforce in perspective
    Williams, G ; Chaboyer, W ; Patterson, E (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2000)
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    Publication syndicates: In support of nursing scholarship
    McVeigh, C ; Moyle, K ; Forrester, K ; Chaboyer, W ; Patterson, E ; St John, W (Slack, 2002)
    BACKGROUND: Within the university sector, one's corporate worth is, to a great extent, measured by research output, including refereed publications. Currently, only 7% of nurse academics publish each year. If nurses are to be competitive in the university arena and close the research-practice gap, they must be encouraged to publish. METHOD: This article examines publication rates within nursing, explores the role publication syndicates can play in supporting manuscript development, and offers a case study on the development of a publication syndicate within a School of Nursing at Griffith University, Australia. RESULTS: Syndicate members increased their publication rates two-fold, engaged in additional collaborative ventures, and demonstrated a renewed interest in writing for publication. DISCUSSION: Case study results confirmed that publication syndicates can decrease manuscript development time, increase the quality of work, influence productivity, and support collaborative faculty activities.