51.   A hospital spokeswoman said that the nurse, whom she did not identify, was immediately relieved of patient care and the incident reported to her employment agency.

52.   A recent Institute of Medicine report listed the lack of Medicare coverage of routine patient care as a primary reason why more elderly do not participate in clinical trials.

53.   A spokesman for the agency said the four employees had been removed from patient care duties since the incident.

54.   ABS also supervised the ABSolute computer system, which, among other things, tracks patient care.

55.   Abbott officials also said they were pleased that in taking its action, the FDA allowed the company to resolve the issue without disruption to patient care.

56.   Adams and his supporters said the nursing board is protecting nurse-managers, while holding staff nurses accountable for lapses in patient care.

57.   Adopting eight-hour shifts would help patient care, he argued, because patients would see the same nurse five days in a row.

58.   After leaving Roswell Park, Murphy became the chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, directing its programs in clinical education, service and patient care.

59.   Afterward, he never returned to individual patient care.

60.   All three provide fulfilling careers for many men and women who yearn to be on the front lines in patient care.