and [brit. angl. ənd, (ə)n, and, am. angl. ænd, (ə)n]VEZ.When used as a straightforward conjunction, and is translated by et: to shout and sing = crier et chanter; Tom and Linda = Tom et Linda; my friend and colleague = mon ami et collègue. and is sometimes used between two verbs in English to mean ‘in order to’ (wait and see, go and ask, try and rest etc.). To translate these expressions, look under the appropriate verb entry (wait, go, try etc). For examples and other uses, see the entry below.
A coroner has called for a change in procedures in accident and emergency units to ensure elderly trauma victims are routinely screened by an appropriate senior specialist.
The government has also upgraded the accident and emergency units of general hospitals in the state, so they can handle to a great extent some level of injuries.
These senior nurses are required to work in midwifery, in the accident and emergency unit and in the intensive care unit as well as other critical areas.