All Clinical Leaders articles – Page 42
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NewsNHS leaders' views sought on clinical research
HSJ, in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research, are looking to gain insight into the way NHS leaders see clinical research within their organisations.
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NewsDH: Clinical senates will not ‘interfere with or constrain’ CCGs
The Department of Health has confirmed clinical senates – proposed new networks of clinicians – will not “interfere with or constrain clinical commissioning groups”.
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NewsLegal costs could see CCGs allowances 'wiped out'
Clinical commissioning groups are being warned they could be “wiped out” by legal challenges made by providers or resulting from service reconfigurations, treatment decisions and contract awards.
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NewsMid Staffs chair to stand down
The chair of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has announced he will retire in January after three years in the post.
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CommentGiving dementia the attention and support it needs - and deserves
A recent meeting on dementia suggested that although the condition is widely misunderstood, there’s no reason why progress similar to that made in cancer and HIV care cannot be made for dementia too. Richard Smith, director of the Ovations initiative to combat chronic disease, looks at what needs to be ...
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Comment'We need to build the proper foundations for clinically led commissioning'
Clinicians will only be able to bring real added value to the commissioning process if CCGs have the appropriate infrastructure to both support clinical leadership and provide the expertise to harness its potential, argues Ben Gowland.
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CommentDebate: is general practice pulling its weight in the efficiency challenge?
On 30 June, HSJ columnist Noel Plumridge suggested primary care should carry its share of the £20bn Nicholson challenge, alluding to the Nuffield Trust’s March recommendation that primary care “should become a key focus of the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention agenda”. Noel’s article led to this correspondence with Pat ...
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HSJ Local
Morecambe maternity services rapped by regulator
PERFORMANCE: Divisions between senior medical staff contributed to maternity services at University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust failing to meet essential safety standards, the Care Quality Commission has warned.
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HSJ Local
Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust appoints new medical director
WORKFORCE: Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust has announced the appointment of Dr Sally Bradley as its new medical director.
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HSJ Local
Imperial's new chief pledges 'evolution'
PERFORMANCE: The new head of Imperial College Healthcare Trust has used an HSJ interview to promise “evolution” at the leading teaching hospital.
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HSJ Local
New medical director for West Mercia Cluster
WORKFORCE: A new medical director has been appointed to the West Mercia cluster of primary care trusts.
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Comment‘Inert’ or improving: the state of medical regulation
Alan Maynard argues the GMC’s ‘feeble’ regulation of doctors does little to benefit the NHS, but chief executive Niall Dickson says a new approach will protect patients.
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CommentCarving out a path for clinically led commissioning
The big question nervously whispered in the shadows of the corridors of power is: “what will be different about clinically led commissioning?”. Many have sought the answer - few have found it. Paul Zollinger-Read sheds some light on the direction clinically led commissioning might take.
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Comment'The focus now for those who manage healthcare should be value'
Now that the dust has settled somewhat on the furore surrounding the Health Bill, I find myself thinking about the domestic and truly international health agenda.
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HSJ Local
Bristol trust chief executive announces retirement
WORKFORCE: The chief executive of North Bristol Trust has announced her retirement after 18 months in the post.
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HSJ Local
Southampton nurses produce women’s cancer guide
WORKFORCE: Two of the trust’s nurses have written a textbook on breast and gynaecological cancers which aims to provide a comprehensive guide for patients and medical staff.
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CommentMichael Dixon: it's time for general practice to get real
I faced a difficult career decision 28 years ago. I wanted to go into general practice, but should I opt for a rural practice, where biomedicine had a clearer role, or for inner city practice, where needs were greater but medicine seemed less important?
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Royal Surrey County launches review into epilepsy care concerns
PERFORMANCE: The trust began a patient case notes review last month, after concerns were raised about the medical practice of one of its doctors.
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CommentWhat the new healthcare environment holds for clinical negligence indemnity
Changes ushered in by the Health Bill will mean indemnity contracts between providers and commissioners will need to be considered carefully and satisfy both sides before being set in place. Medical Defence Union chief executive Dr Christine Tomkins explains.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow healthcare providers in America can teach lessons on quality improvement
Despite markedly different systems, some healthcare providers in the US have successfully combined quality improvements with savings to the bottom line. Health Foundation quality improvement fellows Judith Strobl and Tricia Woodhead report from across the pond.