Reducing risk in general practice.

Background: Healthcare services are complex and prone to accidents. Most medical incidents are the result of human error. Examination of these incidents can reveal contributing factors that can be addressed to prevent recurrence.

The relationship between gender role stereotypes and requisite managerial characteristics: the case of nursing and midwifery professionals.

Aim: To examine the relationship between gender role stereotypes and requisite managerial characteristics within the nursing and midwifery profession.

Background: Studies have been carried out to determine gender role stereotypes and requisite managerial characteristics across a number of industries and among student samples. No study has been carried out within the nursing and midwifery profession.