Dedication
Vale Tom Mason
Debra Jackson
Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Broadway NSW
Roger Watson
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom; Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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It is with great sadness we reflect on the loss of Professor Tom Mason, University of Chester, England. Tom was a very influential mental health nurse, specialising in forensic mental health. His career spanned over 30 years, and he exerted a major influence on the development of forensic mental health through his extensive publications, teaching, supervision and research in the area. His work on seclusion, violence and aggression has been particularly influential. In 1999, Tom was awarded the International Association of Forensic Nurses Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements. Tom was a humanitarian, a member of Amnesty International and active opponent of the use of torture.
Tom was also a dedicated educator, committed to ensuring the highest standards of health professional education. At the time of his passing, he held the position of Head of Department of Mental Health and Learning Disability at the University of Chester. His work with colleagues there has led to increased research activity and publication by colleagues and, we know, his leadership and scholarship will be greatly missed.
Tom was instrumental in helping to conceive this special issue of Contemporary Nurse. We are pleased to dedicate this issue of Contemporary Nurse to Professor Tom Mason.
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