All Long-term conditions articles – Page 28
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NewsNHS Confederation home care call backed
The NHS Confederation’s call to prioritise treating people in their home rather than hospital has been backed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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News24,000 diabetes deaths 'preventable', report claims
Up to 24,000 patients with diabetes are dying unnecessarily every year, according to a new report.
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NewsGovernment urged to raise alcohol prices by leading medics
More expensive alcoholic drinks would save thousands of lives and prevent medical experts have said,
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Comment'Specialised commissioning gives the NHS Commissioning Board a chance to deliver'
The NHS Commissioning Board will have control over specialised commissioning from April 2013. It is a very real opportunity to bring about dramatic improvements in clinical quality, and speed up the adoption of innovation across the NHS, says John Murray.
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NewsLung cancer services audit reveals little improvement
Much of the progress in lung cancer treatment has stalled, with major variations still evident in remaining service provision, NHS Information Centre data suggests.
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CommentResults business? The view from the HSJ Payments by Results conference 2011
Derek Miller reports on the HSJ Payment By Results conference 2011, where a conflict emerged between the official message on PbR and what is actually happening on the ground between cash strapped PCTs and providers.
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NewsNew duties on waiting times and readmissions for providers in Operating Framework
The operating framework has set out new duties around waiting times and readmissions, as well as holding the line on existing targets.
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HSJ Local
CCG to fund diabetes diet service in East Sussex
STRUCTURE: A clinical commissioning group in East Sussex is to fund a two year pilot of a community dietetic service for diabetes patients.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow a COPD care bundle is reducing readmissions
Implementing a COPD care bundle can reduce readmissions and aid patient self-management. But it is only part of the solution, say Trish Winn, Maria Buxton and Mary Noone at the North West London Hospitals Trust.
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HSJ Local
AQUA launches COPD care pack
PERFORMANCE: The north west healthcare quality improvement organisation, Advancing Quality Alliance, has launched an “Improving Outcomes Pack” for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Comment'Healing our finances needs a long term, not short term, strategy'
The financial problems of the NHS are extremely serious – but more like anaemia than haemorrhage. It is the financial equivalent of a long term medical condition, says Nick Bosanquet.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to improve care standards for dementia patients
Plenty of information and well designed bays help patients with dementia cope. Alistair Burns explains how.
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NewsLung cancer causing 1,000 'unnecessary' deaths a year
At least 1,000 Britons with lung cancer are dying needlessly each year because they are not offered surgery, according to new research.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy good governance is vital for telehealth services
With the right approach to handling governance, quality and safety issues, telehealth can help the NHS address the growth in future care needs, says Andrew Corbett-Nolan.
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NewsTargeting 'risky' male drinkers could save NHS £120m - report
A quarter of men are “risky drinkers” who have an increased chance of developing cancer, liver disease and mental health problems, a study has suggested.
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HSJ Local
Sheffield Hospitals diabetes trial wins £2m funding
COMMERCIAL: A clinical trial being led in Sheffield has won £2m funding to assess a new approach to care for diabetes patients.
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NewsIndependent NHS screening review launched
An independent review of NHS breast screening is under way after researchers suggested the harms may outweigh the benefits.
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NewsPersonal budget holders need more information, says DH report
Patients given control of their own health budgets need more information about the size of their funds and how they can be spent, a Department of Health report has found.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow a weather forecasting service can reduce COPD hospital admissions
Hospitals are routinely troubled with rising admissions and demand during the winter months, but using a Met Office forecast alert can help patients stay healthier, and help hospitals better manage their services.
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Comment'After destructive debate, the case for reform needs to be rebuilt'
The government needs to find a way to make the ingredients of reform seem like opportunities for positive change rather than threats, writes Asthma UK chief executive Neil Churchill.