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Internal market identified as factor behind Welsh deficits
A stocktake of the NHS in Wales has blamed the internal market and 'downsizing' at the former Welsh Office for financial problems at many health authorities and trusts.
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Cautious cheer for drug price rules
Government reforms of controls on drug prices have been given a cautious welcome by managers.
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Struck-off Bristol consultant claims 'over-work'
A consultant struck off for his role in the Bristol babies' heart surgery deaths claimed this week that he had been over-worked and under-funded.
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Dobson turns his wrath on PFI critics
Health secretary Frank Dobson tackled critics of the private finance initiative head-on this week, as sceptical MPs quizzed Department of Health officials on the scheme.
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Treasury moves to placate opposition from unions
The Treasury issued guidance on standardising PFI contracts last week in a move widely seen as an attempt to appease union critics of the scheme.
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Cheque it out
Less bureaucracy, easier hours and a fixed salary may sound tempting, but will GPs want to give up their independent contractor status? Alison Moore reports
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Made to measure
Trying to solve the nursing shortage has led one trust to develop a tailored programme to help nurses trained overseas to gain UK registration. Jackie Hulse and colleagues report
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A tension seeker
Employing a trust audit pharmacist has lessened tensions between GPs and hospital prescribing services and improved medicines management. Martin Shepherd and colleagues report
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A world apart
In our series profiling people in contrasting roles, Jeremy Davies talks to two managers who have found job satisfaction in different parts of the independent sector
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Catch me if you can
Hospital-acquired infection Principles and prevention. Third edition By G Ayliffe, JR Babb and Lynda Taylor Butterworth-Heinemann 210 pages £18.99
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Too much of a bad thing
Making use of guidelines in clinical practice Edited by Allen Hutchinson and Richard Baker Radcliffe Medical Press 207 pages £18.95
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Setting the PACE for change
Experience, evidence and everyday practice Creating systems for delivering effective health care By Michael Dunning, Gerrard Abi-Aad and David Gilbert King's Fund 124 pages £12.95
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In brief: Welsh Ambulance Services trust
Welsh Ambulance Services trust has agreed a £200,000 out-of-court settlement with former chief ambulance officer John Beechers. The First Division Association, which has supported Mr Beechers, said he was sacked after refusing to accept a temporary job following the merger of Wales' ambulance trusts. The post would have increased his ...
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In brief: Alun Michael
Welsh Assembly first minister Alun Michael has launched a document asking the public how its £8bn budget should be spent, as part of an exercise to help the Assembly develop a strategic plan. It outlines inherited spending plans and the Assembly's 'first thoughts' on priorities.
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In brief: NHS Executive
The NHS Executive has agreed to fund a £70,000 pilot project to look at 'interface issues' between NHS Direct and pharmacies in Essex, following an approach by the National Pharmaceutical Association.
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In brief: John Hutton
Junior health minister John Hutton has announced that 'following top-level discussions' with the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Social Services, a 'summit' to develop new strategies for tackling violence against staff working in social services will be held in September.
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In brief: Hillingdon Hospital trust
Hillingdon Hospital trust has become the new owner of Mount Vernon Hospital, following a hand-over from Mount Vernon and Watford Hospitals trust, which still manages the regional cancer centre and specialist burns and plastics service based there.
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Experts dub personality disorder imprisonment proposals 'flawed'
Proposals to lock up 'dangerous people with severe personality disorder' indefinitely are 'fundamentally flawed', according to mental health experts.