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Court in the act
Preparing for the Human Rights Act will be the key to avoiding litigation and damaging publicity. Peter Edwards and Peter Marquand report
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Strapped for cash
National service frameworks could have the unintended consequence of increasing the likelihood of litigation - putting further strain on tight budgets. Tessa Shellens and Bridgit Dimond report
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Costly to a fault
Litigation against the NHS is on the increase, consuming money that could otherwise be used for patient care. Danny Lee canvasses opinion about replacing today's system of compensation with an alternative that doesn't seek to blame
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Record breakers
Soon patients will be able to see records on them whether or not they were created by a health professional. Julie Everson looks at the changes brought in by the Data Protection Act
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Learning the lessons of Bristol
Just how do you cope when your organisation is under investigation? Julie Austin reviews the procedures of the Bristol public inquiry and looks at the wider implications for NHS organisations
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BMA defends doctors after annus horribilis
Doctors' leaders' have launched a passionate defence of the profession after admittting that a series of high-profile scandals has dented patient trust.
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Speed bumps
The pressure is on for PCGs to convert to trust status, but many of those who oppose the move argue that it's too much too soon. Daloni Carlisle reports
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Turned to good account
Consultants' traditional resistance to appraisal is being broken down by a few trusts which are taking the first steps towards assessment. Alison Moore reports
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NHS Confederation to appoint new chair at AGM
Dianne Jeffrey will become chair of the NHS Confederation at its annual general meeting tomorrow, taking over from Catherine McLoughlan who has steered the organisation through considerable changes over the past three years. Ms Jeffrey is chair of Community Health Care (North Derbyshire) trust, chairs the confederation's policy advisory group ...
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Ombudsman hits out at Internet relegation
A furious row has broken out between the health service ombudsman and the NHS Executive over the circulation of ombudsman's reports.
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A year to get in gear
The ombudsman has warned that NHS trusts have a year to complete investigations - or risk him stepping in before procedures have been exhausted .
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Smoking targets too low: MPs
A scathing report on the tobacco industry from the Commons health select committee has condemned the government for failing to match antismoking rhetoric with action.
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Days like this
Paediatric practice warning. . .Lab staff 'deserting'. . .'Airline booking system'. . .No 10's reform fears. . .Dinner-cash dearth. . .Data doubts
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Heading for a change
The fourth article on the government's modernisation programme looks at the work of the professions modernisation action team. Its brief is 'to increase flexibility in training and working practices and remove demarcations, in the context of major expansion of the healthcare workforce'.
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Professional scrutineers
The professions modernisation action team is chaired by health minister John Denham.
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Towards good practice
A highly motivated workforce equals high-quality patient care, says the RCN. Key motivators are 'proper' financial rewards and good human resource policies such as family-friendly working. But equally important to nurses is access to professional development and training.
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'X'marks the split
Unison is rethinking its relationship with the Labour Party and there are signs it may be moving towards a more oppositional stance. Tash Shifrin reports
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View from the delegates
Scepticism about the government's Budget cash injection and worries about staffing levels were widespread, on and off the conference floor.