Publications by authors named "Chamma R"
Objectives: The proximal femoral locking compression plate is a fixed angled anatomically contoured stainless steel plate used to treat pertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur. Recent reports quote a high failure rate associated with this implant. We aimed to identify the common methods of failure and determine the elements of surgical techniques that could be altered to potentially improve outcomes should this implant be used for the treatment of unstable pertrochanteric fractures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Care of psychiatric disorders: thoughts about human rights and the patient's rights].
Rev Esc Enferm USP
June 2001
Article Synopsis
- The study reflects on the ethical conduct of nursing professionals in psychiatric hospitals, focusing on the importance of human dignity during the care of patients.
- It examines the influence of social, political, and economic changes on nursing education, particularly in light of new laws and human rights considerations.
- The research emphasizes the role of education in challenging preconceptions about mental illness and promoting principles like equality, democracy, and patient citizenship.