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The programme examines some of the goals and conflicts in the application of renal dialysis to NHS patients.
The programme examines some of the goals and conflicts in the application of renal dialysis to NHS patients.
| Module code and title: | T242, Systems management |
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| Item code: | T242; 04 |
| First transmission date: | 22-04-1974 |
| Published: | 1974 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:00 |
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| Producer: | David Nelson |
| Contributors: | David Kenny; Bernard Tate |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Guy's Hospital; London Hospital Whitechapel |
| Footage description: | Film shots of a kidney transplant operation in progress. A physician from Guy's Hospital explains why many people will not be given treatment for kidney failure. Film shots of the street outside Guy's Hospital. Commentary lists some of the conflicts which occur and which to some extent determine who and how many are treated. The physician in charge of the renal dialysis unit at London Hospital explains how the goals of the hospital may conflict with those of the NHS over dialysis availability. London Hospital's acting House Governor explains how the dialysis unit there came to be set up. A physician explains how patients are referred for treatment. Shots of patients undergoing tests, and also renal dialysis in the hospital. He then goes on to explain how the treatment is carried out. The acting House Governor, London Hospital, explains what resources have to be brought together to treat a patient in hospital and the problems this causes for the hospital. Film shots of the hospital laundry at work. The senior Nursing Officer at London Hospital discusses some of the special problems faced by dialysis patients in hospital. A nurse adds her views. She explains how the nurses can help. The acting House Governor discusses the problem of nurse shortages and how these are handled in the dialysis unit. Film shots of the London Hospital at work. Commentary sums up the conflicts encountered so far. Film shots inside a patient's home show him preparing for and undergoing dialysis with the help of his wife. They discuss some of the problems they encountered. Film shots show another couple in their home discussing some of the problems they have had in doing the treatment at home. They point out how this has affected their normal home and work life. Film shots of a kidney transplant operation in progress. Commentary explains the advantages and disadvantages of this treatment. A doctor discusses several of the criteria taken into account when choosing patients for treatment. Shots of a staff meeting at Guy's Hospital during which a decision is made on treatment of an individual patient. Shots of kidney patients in the London Hospital and also of the hospital routine at work. Commentary sums up the programme. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71339 |
| Production number: | 00525_5131 |
| Videofinder number: | 786 |
| Available to public: | no |
