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Heretic
A butterfly's wings flapping in a Brazilian jungle, eventually contributing to a hurricane in Britain, illustrates chaos theory. Perhaps the theory also explains why the unanticipated arrival of winter and attendant bed pressures generates a media clamour for nurse education to be removed from where thinking is encouraged. Ironically, the ...
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Resistance movement
Last week a neighbour of mine went to his GP. After a consultation spent cajoling, begging and wheedling, he secured an antibiotic for his chest infection. So proud was he of his achievement that he felt compelled to tell the entire street.
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Caines quits IHSM to study for PhD
Karen Caines is to stand down as director of the Institute of Health Services Management after almost three years at the head of the financially troubled organisation.
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Manager sacked after probe into 'intimidation'
A nursing manager accused of bullying and intimidating staff has been sacked following an internal hearing.
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Tough targets to take PFI drive forward
The government is set to impose tough new measures to determine the progress of the private finance initiative in the the NHS, according to a confidential document seen by HSJ.
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Private work nets £288m for trusts
The NHS is continuing to win business from the private healthcare sector, according to the latest Fitzhugh Directory of NHS Trusts.
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NEWS
A 16-year study has shown that early nutrition can significantly influence mental ability later in life in premature babies. Researchers at the Institute of Child Health in London found that infants fed standard formula instead of nutrient-enriched 'pre-term formula' had reduced verbal IQ at seven-and-a-half to eight years of age. ...
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New smear test hope
Scientists have developed a smear test which could end the scandals that have plagued the cervical cancer screening programme.
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Advantage in early discharge
Early discharge after surgery for breast cancer could be recommended for patients with support at home as new evidence shows this has no adverse physical or psychological effects.
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Animal genetic blueprint created
British and US scientists have completed the first genetic blueprint of an animal, paving the way for a better understanding of human health.
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GP premises law could boost HAZs
The government is considering secondary legislation to give health action zones 'new freedoms' and incentives to develop primary care premises in deprived areas.
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Managers say 2000 bug is a problem solved
NHS managers regard the millennium computer bug as a problem largely solved, according to the NHS Confederation's latest audit of its membership.
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Welcome for post-Viagra rationing debate
Health secretary Frank Dobson's proposal to limit prescribing of the anti-impotence drug Viagra has been welcomed as the start of the first national rationing debate.
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Trust hit by fresh blow
Discussions on the future of a suspended Scottish trust chief executive have been delayed following the resignation of the trust's chair.