Biomedical subjects

D Christie

Publications and source records attributed to D Christie.

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Stroke in Melbourne, Australia: an epidemiological study.

A population-based stroke incidence study was carried out in Melbourne, Australia, between March 1978 and September 1979. Age-sex specific incidence rates were calculated and shown to be similar to those reported from the United States. At 18 months after the onset of stroke 55% of patients were alive and the probability of survival was shown to be related to the level of consciousness at time of maximum impairment. Seasonal variability of stroke incidence was demonstrated, as was an association between incidence rates and country of birth.

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Children with cancer talk about their own death with their families.

In this study we looked at children dying from progressive malignant diseases and their families, to see whether they discussed the child's impending death together. We also looked at what factors might influence this. We questioned staff in the oncology department about their attitude to an open approach in talking about death and their views of how often it occurred. Analysis of 31 children over 3 years old and their families showed that the approach of death was mutually acknowledged by six families (19%); seven (23%) children were felt to know but chose not to discuss death; in two (6%) families, discussion with the child was blocked; nine (29%) children died unaware, and in seven (23%) families, what the children felt was unknown. Staff members (22) all advocated an open, honest approach in talking to children about their death but varied widely and overestimated how often they believed discussion of the child's impending death occurred (range, 10%-80%; median, 45%).

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Chemotherapy: how safe for the caregiver?

Antineoplastic drugs are routinely administered by nurses in the home setting. The potential for nurse occupational exposure to these drugs is increased by an inadequate understanding of the risks inherent in administering these agents. This article addresses issues related to safe administration of these drugs in a home environment.

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