Jane Bates
Wearing a face mask to the shop is a small price to pay to save lives
Preventing further spread of COVID-19 is the least we can do to thank front-line workers
When it comes to social distancing we all need to dance to the same tune
Lockdown rules only work if vulnerable, isolated people truly feel we’re all in it together
Why the wobble room is a necessary sanity saver
It’s essential nurses have a space to think, cry and be fallible, especially amid a pandemic
COVID-19 will leave a legacy of harm that extends far beyond the high death toll
The coronavirus pandemic has many ways to wreak havoc with our health and well-being
Why I’m reluctant to join the coronavirus home guard
The government plan to recruit retired nurses during the COVID-19 crisis has a serious flaw
When patient choice becomes a decision-making dilemma
Not everyone is comfortable with a ‘choose your own’ approach to care, says Jane Bates
As nurses, we need fun – and respect – if we are to survive the stresses of the job
Colleagues of my vintage remember when there was more room for camaraderie, says Jane Bates
I may have retired from nursing, but nursing has not retired from me
Recently-retired Jane Bates reflects on the everyday triggers that keep her on her toes
With childhood immunisation rates falling, it’s time to ramp up the scare tactics
Parents should be spared no detail about the reality of diseases like diphtheria and polio
Put that snack away: childhood obesity and the case for banning food on public transport
The idea of outlawing train picnics sounds extreme, but there’s wisdom in it
Jane Bates: Life is about endings and beginnings and it’s time for me to bid you goodbye
I may be retiring from nursing (and this column) but a nurse will always be who I am
Jane Bates: Preserving dignity in the face of illness
Grooming can help patients hold on to their dignity and avoid being overwhelmed by illness