Electronic tagging
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Electronic tagging

James F Marr Tutor (Post basic), North Lothian College of Nursing, Edinburgh and ACE Honorary Treasurer

James Marr looks at the controversy surrounding the growing use of electronic alarm systems

Electronic tagging is a product of the age of computer technology and has been used effectively for some time in major stores as a deterrent to shoplifters. A small electronic disc or pad is attached to a garment and removed when the garment is sold.

Nursing Standard. 4, 9, 54-54. doi: 10.7748/ns.4.9.54.s56

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