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Manchester reconfiguration decision
Two hospital reconfigurations in Greater Manchester have been given the go-ahead by the independent reconfiguration panel.
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Conservatives pledge to save district generals
The Conservatives have pledged to save the district general hospital, in what is being widely seen as an opening salvo in the run-up to a possible autumn snap election.
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Exclusive: NHS gets first medical director as Sir Liam's role is scaled back
Leading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.
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Exclusive: NHS gets first medical director as Sir Liam's role is scaled back
Leading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.
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Acutes slipping on A&E target
An increasing number of hospital trusts are moving further away from the Department of Health's high-profile accident and emergency waiting time target.
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Director resigns
Dr Frank Margison, medical director at the troubled Manchester Mental Health and Social Care trust, has stepped down from his post.
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Exclusive: Mental health killings investigation
Failings in the care of mental health patients convicted of murder or manslaughter are regularly taking up to five years to put right, an investigation by hsj.co.uk has revealed.
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New GP contract bringing benefits, study shows
The general medical services contract for GPs in Wales has improved primary care services but requires some changes, a study by the Wales Audit Office has found.
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Website aims to bridge life expectancy gap
The Department of Health has launched a website aimed at reducing gaps in life expectancy in England.
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Royal College of Nursing appoints HR director
The Royal College of Nursing has appointed a new human resources director.
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BMA withdraws from contract talks
The British Medical Association has withdrawn from negotiations over the staff and associate specialist contract.
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In this week's HSJ
NewsLeading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.The government has announced it will begin using payment by results to drive choice. The system, which was designed to standardise the cost ...
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Warning for 'optimistic' foundations
Foundation trusts could see one of their freedoms curtailed if they continue to make 'overly optimistic' predictions about their performance.
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NICE approves arthritis drug
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has approved the drug rituximab (Mabthera) for patients with severe arthritis in England and Wales.
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Report on maternity services in Wales launched
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales has launched its overview report on maternity services in Wales.
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Men urged to know the symptoms of prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Research Centre has emphasised the need for men and their partners to be better informed about the symptoms of prostate cancer if survival rates are to improve.
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Foundation trusts report £198m surplus
Foundation trusts reported a £198m surplus at the end of quater one, the regulator Monitor has said.
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Unresolved inquiries - breakdown by strategic health authority
Hsj.co.uk's investigation found there are 27 outstanding cases where recommendations following a murder or manslaughter by a mental health patient have not yet been fully implemented.
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Conducting post-murder inquiries: DoH recommendations
Department of health guidance issued in January 2005 states: 'The start of local investigation processes and publication of reports should take place as soon as possible.'
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Case study: John Barrett's manslaughter of Denis Finnegan
John Barrett attacked 50-year-old Denis Finnegan on 2 September 2004, stabbing him to death as he cycled through Richmond Park.