news artical, workers reprimanded for calling residents....

[Honey]

.....affectionate names
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... aning.html
What do you think?
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[wendy]

I put this in the paper today, thank you
I know when you are feeling weak and you are old with no family close by a little kindness is much appreciated.
I do know a younger patient was told off for helping a 90+ lady, because they said she will not get the same treatment when she returns home, so she was spoiling her.
Terrible I think.

[annie]

I don't see that there is anything wrong with using expressions of endearment , like petal, love etc, unless the person objects

[maureenho]

I think it varies which part of the Country you live what is acceptable and use to hearing.

[wendy]

How can the nurses be expected to remember the name of everyone, with people coming and going all the time?