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Angry BMA votes to increase its opposition to PFI
The British Medical Association has voted to increase its opposition to the private finance initiative, following concessions won in Scotland, where the scheme has been vigorously opposed.
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Delayed white paper is 'weak on action'
The launch of the much-delayed public health white paper drew sighs of relief from public health directors and campaigners.
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No draft dodging: 'bold targets' and more
The white paper bears a striking resemblance to a late draft published in HSJ last month.
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Watchdogs call for greater accountability
Patients' watchdogs have called for a 'complete, radical reform' of the health service to make it more accountable to the public.
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news in brief
New rules for treating erectile disfunction on the NHS came into force this week. Triggered by the debate over Viagra, they restrict a number of drug treatments to men with one of 12 conditions. The rules will be reviewed after a year.
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DoH gets key role in bid to stop violence
The Department of Health will have a key role to play in the government's £6m campaign to tackle violence against women, according to ministers.
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