All London articles – Page 183
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Charing Cross
Until recently the Accident and Emergency department at Charing Cross Hospital encountered a number of problems when recording patient data. The problem wasn’t clinical, but administrative. Nurses were inputting and displaying patient information in two separate places - on a pen and ink manual whiteboard that was regularly updated throughout ...
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David Amos on directing talent
2008 could be the year that the widespread development of talented frontline staff and the spotting of potential senior staff takes centre stage in the NHS.
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King's Fund urges caution on polyclinics
There is little evidence to back a wholesale shift to polyclinics in London, the King’s Fund has warned.
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NHS London focuses on Brent financial crisis
A report into the financial crisis at Brent primary care trust has highlighted 'grave failings' in leadership.
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London's neediest areas are worst off
London primary care trusts facing the biggest health challenges are saddled with the greatest funding shortfalls, a new coalition of private and voluntary organisations has warned.
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Stephen Ramsden on stability in leadership
This month I celebrate 10 years as chief executive of Luton and Dunstable Hospital. For the first few years, I concentrated on building an environment of trust and respect between managers and doctors.
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Fresh thinking on problem drinking
Gillian Gale, Oliver Hill and Lucio Cicolecchia explain a twin strategy that aims to relieve some of the major pressures caused by alcohol abuse
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Médecins Sans Frontières?
There are conflicting approaches to providing NHS care to those not entitled to it, and the charity Médecins du Monde is at the front line of the battle. Mark Gould reports
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New chief executive for Westminster PCT
Michael Scott, head of the Audit Commission's trust practice, has been appointed chief executive of Westminster primary care trust.
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New coalition sets out vision for a healthy London
The London Health Forum today highlighted the need for effective partnerships between the NHS and other sectors as it published a report on London's health services.
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London healthcare overhaul could worsen inequalities
Plans for a major overhaul of healthcare in London could make inequalities worse if they do not target those who currently miss out, says a groundbreaking assessment.
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Malcolm Lowe-Lauri on the role of FT governors
Foundation trust governors can and should exercise their influence in the wider community to benefit service users
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Pregnant women to get priority on London transport
Stickers designating priority seating for pregnant women, people with disabilities and people who are unable to stand are to be introduced today on the London Underground system.
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Change of view: improving primary care
GPs in Essex were stimulated by the arrival of an alternative provider contract in their patch, say Hilary Ayerst and Paul Corrigan
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Doctors 'battered with targets' as pockets 'lined with gold'
Tony Blair's former chief adviser on public service reform has accused the government of 'battering' doctors with targets and 'lining their pockets with gold'.
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DH appoints director of patient and public affairs
The Department of Health has appointed Joan Saddler as director of patient and public affairs.
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'Twas ever thus: why Darzi is 90 years too late
In 1920 Lord Dawson, physician-in-ordinary to George V, called for the creation of what we now call polyclinics in a report that was well received even by the BMA. So why did his idea never take off, ask Ian Kendall and John Carrier
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What a carve-up: the future of SHAs
After 18 months, the role of reconfigured strategic health authorities still does not seem clearly defined. So what does that mean for the future, asks Helen Mooney
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Proud of our A&E
I was pleased Emma Dent had a positive experience in accident and emergency, but she did not name the trust. So, on Emma's behalf, I just wanted to thank the hard-working staff who treated her colleague at UCLH.
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Mayor flags up his blueprint for the future of London's health
Preventable inequalities in health are unacceptable in a leading world city and have huge economic and social consequences, according to London mayor Ken Livingstone.