Il-Musbieh : Malta Nursing and Midwifery Journal : Issue 77 : December 2017

Abstract

The aim of Il-Musbieh, Malta Nursing and Midwifery Journal, is to provide a link between the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) and its members. In this issue: [Editorial] What makes a health care professional a hero? – President’s message by Maria Cutajar – Kelmtejn mis-Segretarju Generali by Colin Galea – Avoiding the bitter cocktail which could sour your Christmas by Josianne Azzopardi – Drawing a chaplain’s pastoral profile by Fr. Mario Attard OFM Cap – What does it mean to be a “good nurse”? – Endurance exercise, high-impact activity and resistance training to promote bone health in postmenopausal women by Joanne Cardona – Women’s & men’s health physiotherapy service at Mater Dei Hospital World Continence Week 2017 by Carolyn Sultana – From our diary – The first 1000 days : a crucial time for a baby’s development – Executive summary : tracking progress for breastfeeding policies and programs – Society of Hospital Pharmacists : Don’t rush to crush by Carol Simmons – Ethics and health care beneficence by Marisa Vella – Regulations for the Chambray Mental Hospital – Gozo – Supporting skin integrity during incontinence by Tanya Carabott – “Ejjew ghad-dieta” [l-ewwel parti] by Joe Camilleri – Social security benefits in Malta in 2017.