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Blood infection inquiry announced
The Scottish government is to hold a public inquiry into why people were infected with hepatitis C and HIV through blood and blood products in the Scottish NHS in the 1980s.
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MRSA levels plateau in England
MRSA bloodstream infection levels have plateaued in England, the Health Protection Agency has revealed.The agency today published its latest quarterly report, which showed that between October and December 2007 1,087 cases were reported, compared with 1,080 in the previous quarter.
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Will IT systems work for polyclinics?
The NHS care records service was always intended to enable information to be provided when and where needed, irrespective of care setting, writes Jeremy Thorp
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PCTs plan to recruit public members to shape reform
Primary care trusts could link up with foundations by sharing public membership bodies that drive local health priorities. PCTs are considering recruiting public members to counter perceptions they are undemocratic and overly centralised.
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Induction programme for non-executives
This month, the Appointments Commission launches its new 12-month induction programme for chairs and non-executives.
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London must focus on prevention
Service reform in the capital must go beyond Healthcare for London proposals and focus on prevention if fatal strokes are to be avoided, the London health observatory has warned.
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Government firm on pay offer in face of threats
The government has made it clear it will not back down over NHS pay, despite threats of industrial action.
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Exclusive GP practices are unacceptable
I am sure your article 'NHS funds exclusive GP practices' will make local people and the public very angry, writes Karen Jennings
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Trusts encouraged to foster patient loyalty
NHS trusts that do not grasp marketing opportunities in this era of free patient choice risk becoming 'sink hospitals, withering on the vine', marketing experts have warned.
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Scottish doctors to vote on no-confidence motion
Scottish GPs are set to consider a vote of no confidence in the UK government's stewardship of the NHS.
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Rare disease priorities
John Murray of the Specialised Healthcare Alliance raises a number of spectres around treatments for rare diseases, without discussing the underlying principles of prioritisation, writes Jonathan Howell
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Darzi reforms under threat in London
Poor leadership in NHS organisations is threatening to jeopardise Lord Darzi's vision to transform the capital's healthcare.NHS London board papers state it is 'likely' there will be 'insufficient leadership capacity and capability in primary care trusts and allied NHS organisations' to deliver the now junior health minister's plans.
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Routine data submission is crucial
While I agree with much of the content in the article, 'Care quality data is too hard to pin down', I would emphasise that the quality of data available from the independent and third sectors is no worse than that available in the NHS. And in some instances it is ...
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Nottingham ISTC delays continue
The opening date of England's biggest single site independent sector treatment centre is still uncertain - amid signs that the potential financial impact on local NHS bodies is causing concern.
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Government firm on contamination powers
The government has rejected calls to limit powers that would allow magistrates to detain people who are thought to be 'contaminated'.
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Conservatives to let GPs pick their own hours
The Conservatives have backed GPs' calls to be allowed to determine their own opening hours.
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European Commission warned over drug promotion
Prescribing budgets could come under pressure as a result of European Commission proposals to let drug companies provide information directly to patients.
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Commissioner-provider split is inefficient, study claims
Separating commissioner and provider functions, as advocated in world class commissioning, may damage the efficiency of the health service, a leading academic has claimed.
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Vascular checks could mean insurance hikes
Thousands of people face higher health insurance premiums and may unwittingly invalidate their policies if government plans for vascular checks get the green light.
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Staff survey wake-up call
The results of this year's Healthcare Commission staff survey should serve as a wake-up call for anyone with a passion for a world class healthcare system that performs at its peak, writes Derek Mowbray