NurseDat
Story from Uniform Girls 16. The theme of the use (and misuse) of personal data makes it nicely current. ‘Are you up to date on the computer, Nurse?’ Matron’s face had a quizzical look. Joanna said, ‘Uh, well…’ There was always a strong urge to prevaricate. She knew she wasn’t up to date but was not keen to admit it. But you couldn’t lie. After a little pause she added reluctantly, ‘I suppose I’m not.’ ‘You must know , Nurse.’ Matron’s voice was brisk and snappy. When you were in charge of the training wing of a large hospital you had to be sharp and organised. ‘And if you aren’t go and do it now. You know Mr Bingford gets very annoyed about incomplete records.’ ‘Yes Matron,’ Joanne said. Oh Christ. She was not up to date. Almost two weeks. And if it got to two weeks the dreadful thing would start throwing out alarms. So she had better do it. Joanne made a face. Updating on the computer was not the most pleasant task in...