Our STI Testing Nurses Heather and Holly strike a pose at the recent CANAC Conference. Why do our nurses support harm reduction? Heres a quote that sums it up from Irene Goldstone, former Director, Professional Education and Care Evaluation at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS: Canadian nurses recognize that substance use, both legal and illegal, is an enduring feature of human existence and that abstinence is not always a realistic goal. As such, nurses focus on reducing adverse consequences and building non-judgmental, supportive relationships for the health and safety of individuals, families and communities.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:25:30 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015