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NewsFour-year waits to register with NHS dentist revealed
People across Devon and Cornwall are often waiting around four years to register with an NHS dentist, according to information collected by an integrated care board.
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NewsSafety alert over 25 serious incidents linked to common drug
Maternity services have been issued with a national patient safety alert over inappropriate use of a common labour-inducing drug following a review of 25 serious incidents.
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CommentReforming NICE would empower the drive to address health inequalities
Keith Syrett and Peter Littlejohns discuss NICE’s evolution, highlighting its cost-effectiveness focus, stakeholder balance, and role in healthcare prioritisation
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NewsTrusts paying over the odds for ‘innovative’ devices
NICE has issued draft guidance on its first late-stage assesmsent of mature medical technologies It said it needs more evidence is needed to support claims that incremental innovations lead to superior products that justify an increased price Some trusts are likely paying more than necessary for heart valves, ...
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HSJ InteractiveNavigating the complexities of obesity treatment in the NHS
An HSJ webinar explores strategies for the NHS to tackle challenges such as managing patient demand, navigating resource constraints, and assessing the effectiveness of new medications in combating the obesity crisis
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CommentMoving NHS patients with severe eating disorders onto palliative care is inhumane
The refusal of treatment, cessation of care, and acceptance of palliative routes prolongs the agony for those with eating disorders. Urgent reform is essential to halt unnecessary suffering and deaths, writes Hope Virgo
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NewsOver 30 sepsis deaths linked to ‘systemic’ failings, investigation reveals
Major progress made in sepsis care during the previous decade has been significantly reversed amid repeated failures in recognising and treating the condition.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Beware costly assumptions about virtual care
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week written by bureau chief Lawrence Dunhill.
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NewsMaternity unit rated ‘inadequate’ after delayed Caesarean warning
A trust’s main maternity unit has been rated “inadequate” and given a warning notice amid concerns delayed Caesarean sections are causing harm to babies.
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HSJ PartnersTogether towards tomorrow: Unlocking the potential of gene therapies
This content has been developed and funded by Pfizer UK. Gene therapies and other advanced therapy medicinal products offer the potential to transform lives – but a “mission- led” approach is needed to ensure treatments can reach eligible patients
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CommentThe rationing of cancer care must be addressed
Amid positive strides in addressing oncology capacity challenges, the new health secretary must now commit to sustained action, clear funding, and strategic technology integration for lasting improvements in cancer care, writes Tom Roques
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NewsRevealed: Doubling of average waits for critical stroke treatments
Stroke patients in England are waiting an average of almost seven hours for a specialist bed, double the wait reported before covid.
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NewsStiffer stroke target introduced – despite failure to meet old standard
The failure of trusts to offer stroke patients the level of rehab required by standards introduced 10 years ago has not prevented the publication of new guidance which demands even higher performance.
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Expert BriefingImPatient: It’s all about power – and we don’t have any
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision making. In this monthly ‘expert briefing’, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the ...
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HSJ PartnersAdopting NICE guidance to deliver evidence-based outcomes and recognise local value made easy
Peristeen® Plus, a NICE-recommended HealthTech solution, offers cost savings and improved care for chronic constipation patients, shaping the future of healthcare
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NewsNHSE director ‘concerned by 20pc nursing gap’ amid push to tackle poor culture
NHS England’s national mental health director admitted she was ‘concerned’ that 20 per cent of mental health nurse roles were unfilled and the impact this could have on a nationwide push to improve safety and tackle closed cultures.
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CommentThe Letby inquiry will not make any difference
In the aftermath of traumatic events, traditional inquiries lack patient-led insights including patient leaders in decision-making which could foster meaningful change in policy, regulation, and care models writes David Gilbert
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NewsLabour ward staffing shortages restrict use of beneficial drug
Staffing shortages are likely to restrict the use of a beneficial painkiller in birthing suites, even once its use has been recommended by national guidance.
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NewsRevealed: the huge growth in long-term prescription of strong painkillers
Almost 180,000 patients have been prescribed strong painkillers every month for two years, a rise of over a third compared to levels recorded just before the pandemic, data obtained by HSJ shows.
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NewsICSs warned over free drug deals
Integrated care systems have been warned against signing deals with pharma companies offering medicines free-of-charge in order to access the market before they are properly assessed or commissioned.