Letter to Jane Senior, 1873-10-18

1873-10-18

Nightingale warns that placing Medical Officers in supreme control of Workhouse Infirmaries, especially over nurses and matrons, is harmful and contradicts long-standing hospital experience. She argues that authority should rest with Committees or Guardians, with matrons governing nursing and Medical Officers giving professional orders only. She urges gradual, practical reform and emphasizes that strong nursing leadership is essential for effective patient care.

10 pp.

History of Nursing
Nursing--History

United Kingdom
High Victorian

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