Comment archive – Page 192
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CommentMove beyond hierarchy and tribalism towards a compassionate culture in the NHS
The focus in the NHS needs to move from targets and processes to a fair and just system that values the workforce
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CommentThe NHS and Obamacare face similar challenges
The future of “Obamacare” after Donald Trump’s victory, and how the questions raised for healthcare in the US are relevant for the NHS
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CommentAnalysis: Is there really £900m extra cash for social care?
The government say its reforms will increase social care spending by £900m; critics have been underwhelmed by the announcements. Here, Sarah Calkin looks at who is right
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CommentA beacon for collaborative and compassionate leadership within the NHS
Why the ambitious vision of developing tomorrow’s leaders is quite a challenge at a time when the NHS is undergoing so much change
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CommentWhy the NHS needs to get better at assessing surgical risk
Surgeons must be in a position to understand risk to patients so that they can overcome reluctance to take on high risk cases
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: All STPs published, social care funding and merger mixed fortunes
Your essential update on the week in health
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Webinar: Tips for optimising emergency care pathways
Mark Ebbens on the strategy that helped one trust improve and sustain emergency department performance
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CommentDevolution and metro mayors can redraw the mental health landscape
London’s mayor will bring multiple benefits to the capital if he heeds the recommendations of the recent mental health taskforce
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: STPs have fallen short, and time is running out
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West
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CommentWe must be aware of and fight unconscious bias in healthcare
It comes in many forms and can even affect patient safety, write Narinder Kapur and Peter Jones
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CommentPublic engagement is crucial for development of care
The experience of being public about the work on the Dudley MCP and the importance of sharing know-how in the NHS
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CommentWhat planet are we on?
Meet Planet Context and Planet Intervention – both are at work in the NHS but must be rebalanced if we are to get to grips with performance
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Number 10 calling
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Nice one Jim, now let's see results
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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CommentA four-point plan to save our STPs
The once in a generation opportunity could be thrown away unless we take action now - here’s what we need to do, says Jon Restell
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CommentEnglish waiting times growth trebles
Since the incomplete pathways target was first met in 2012, English waiting times have been creeping up at about half a week per year. Now they’re growing three times faster
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Expert Briefing
HSJ Catch Up: Stevens and Mackey interviews, and NHS fraudster convicted
Your essential update on the week in health
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CommentAcute lack of investment is starving healthcare estates
Buildings and infrastructure in the healthcare sector are suffering a serious shortage of cash and need new financing models to break the deadlock.
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How Johns Hopkins is boosting efficiency with control centres
The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore worked with GE to develop a state-of-the-art, control centre to improve patient flow, patient scheduling and staff scheduling.
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CommentPFI contracts: stick or twist?
‘Buying out’ a PFI contract would be a nuclear option – the better solution would be to simply manage it better