Sunnyside Hospital
Sir,—The psychiatric nurses’ strike emphasised the need to inform the public on procedures and patient care at Sunnyside Hospital. Probably more volunteers would have come forward but for their fear of screaming, drooling beings, padded cells and straitjackets. This misconception is possibly harmful to sick people whose dread of “the madhouse” may perpetuate their illness. Many voluntary workers were struck by the calmness, bright airy wards and in
many cases . '-friendly, cheerful patients: The old image of Bedlam is long out-dated, although in some wards.. a ■ few .volunteers had to retire early with, mixed feelings of. nausea and wonder that, so many young people choose psychiatric nursing. -There are many easierways to make a much better living. A television documentary could do much to allay fears and reduce the still 'prevalent stigma attached to hospitals such as Sunnyside, as well as to present an appreciation of those who.work (here. — Yours, etc ’ . MARJORY -CARSON, . Voluntary worker, Seaforth Villa. ' . January 8, 1986.
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