Nurses: Healthcare's First Line Of Defence
By Huraizah Ahmad

Bandar Seri Begawan - Nurses working in health centres, dental clinics and sections under the Ministry of Health are the `first line of defence' in healthcare, said Health Minister Pehin Dato Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman last Saturday.

It is important for all nurses to provide professional and quality service in dealing with the high expectations of patients and their families, he said at a get-together in conjunction with the International Nurses and Midwives Day 2006.

It was also attended by the Deputy Health Minister Pehin Dato Awang Haji Hazair bin HajiAbdullah; Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dato Paduka Haji Serbini Haji Ali and Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Awang Yusof bin Amba.

Nurses need to be more vigilant on the specific needs of patients in their care. A proper healthcare relies on effective treatments given and on the care and assistance during the medical treatment, he said.

To be a nurse, one has to have strong dedication and compassion along with an in-depth knowledge on various diseases to execute the healthcare needed. Quality treatment can be achieved if nurses practise a more responsible and positive attitude in handling their duties, be skillful in their communication ability, implement correct medical procedures, be more knowledgeable, update knowledge in professional health care and be faithful to religious teachings, said the minister.

Nurses also need to develop the confidence of the public in providing quality treatment and services. More nurses are still needed in professional fields, health screening and wellness clinics, he added.

This year the strong teamwork by nurses and midwives have been shown through the various projects undertaken by the Nursing Services Department.

They include the establishment of the Counselling Unit for nurses and midwives, printing of prayer books and a book on procedures of visiting patients for nurse, midwives and the public, sports activities for nurses and midwives and religious competitions, said the event chairperson, Pengiran Hajah Azizah binti Pengiran Haji Tajuddin. Stage performances were presented by the nurses and midwives. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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