All Acute care articles – Page 247
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Comment'The reforms could be the coalition's poll tax'
We will know by 2015 whether the public’s NHS experiences mean Andrew Lansley has pulled off this massive gamble, says Ipsos MORI’s chief executive Ben Page.
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NewsMortality rate indicator reveals seven acute trust outliers
Seven acute trusts have emerged as consistent outliers against the controversial mortality rate measure, with significantly more patient deaths than expected, analysis of the latest data reveals.
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NewsExclusive: Circle deal means Hinchingbrooke needs over £70m to clear debts
The deal struck between Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust and its private sector operator means the trust needs surpluses of at least £70m over the next decade to pay off its £40m debts.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to identify - and manage - conflicts of interest
Identifying, disclosing and managing conflicts of interest will help prevent the risk of issues coming back to haunt you, advise Jonathan Hayden and Ben Troke.
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Health charities can help rescue the innovation drive
The challenging QIPP targets NHS is aiming to achieve can be helped by the voluntary sector, argues Marie Curie Cancer Care chief executive Thomas Hughes-hallet.
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HSJ KnowledgeMapping variation to prioritise areas needing improved outcome, quality and productivity
An “atlas” of unwarranted variation in healthcare for children is informing commissioners and empowering parents, writes Ronny Cheung.
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HSJ KnowledgeReducing emergency admissions in children and young people
Dr Ronny Cheung goes through the full list of indicators for child health, plus a case study on children’s epilepsy admissions in children.
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NewsPrivate hospital operators begin merger talks
The private King Edward VII’s Hospital in London is considering merging with independent healthcare provider Nuffield Health, it was announced today.
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NewsStroke recovery care 'failing' patients
A lack of post-hospital care means stroke survivors are not making the best recovery possible, according to a new report.
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NewsConcerns over staffing plans as Unite strike looms
NHS Employers has criticised Unite for not providing reliable information to providers ahead of its planned strike action on 10 May.
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NewsTerence Stephenson appointed Academy of Medical Royal Colleges chair
Terence Stephenson has been appointed the chair elect of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
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CommentNorman Williams on driving change
The revolution in access to cardiac surgery that Devi Shetty has facilitated in India shows what is possible through clinical leadership.
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CommentAli Parsa on hospital process management
A major management challenge for hospital operators is the fact that hospitals are hybrid organisations.
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CommentSally Gainsbury: acute hospitals are living in Monitor's 'downside'
The regulator’s effciency savings target is worsening.
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Comment'In 10 years' time, doctors will require a second opinion from a computer'
Devi Shetty – nicknamed the Henry Ford of heart surgery – believes developments such as computerised diagnoses and technicians doing the work of highly trained medics are just around the corner. Ben Clover hears his ideas for the future of medicine.
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CommentNigel Edwards: how Lansley's big vision got shredded
Does the Health Act leave Lansley powerless?
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CommentThe duty of communicating information to patients
Healthcare regulators need to communicate risks loud and clear.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to utilise digital dictation technology for cost and time efficiencies
Digital dictation and related technology can save the NHS time and money, as long as trusts think carefully first about their needs, writes Alison Moore.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to buy: digital dictation technology
The purchase of digital dictation and other related software by an NHS trust will constitute a purchase of goods for the purposes of the EU procurement rules as implemented under UK law.
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NewsExpect years of fundamental changes and austerity, says Grant
Malcolm Grant has predicted “fundamental changes in provision of health services” driven by a “vision” covering “not less than 10 years”.