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Length of stay varies widely, says Dr Foster
Length of stay for hip replacement patients varies by up to three weeks between different parts of England, research from Dr Foster Intelligence shows.
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NHS constitution dangerous, warns King's Fund
The proposed NHS constitution could provide real benefits, but there could be dangers if it is not thought through with care, warns a report published today by the King's Fund.
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Action needed to curb drug waste
The parliamentary public accounts committee has today called for more efficient management to make the NHS primary care drugs bill more affordable without affecting patient care.In the 10 years to 2006, the number of primary care prescriptions dispensed rose from 485 million to 752 million, while the primary care drugs ...
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Diagnostic waiting lists fall by 36,000
The number of people waiting for a diagnostic test fell by more than 36,000, from 565,678 in October 2007 to 529,296 in November 2007.
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In this week's HSJ
NewsGPs in some of the poorest areas of the country are failing to identify patients with coronary heart disease and treat them effectively, HSJ's analysis suggests.A letter leaked to HSJ has revealed the strained relationship between the government and the Healthcare Commission following the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells infection outbreak.In ...
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Government trumpets health research excellence
The NHS is well on the way to becoming a centre for world class health research, according to a progress report from the National Institute for Health Research published today.
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Henderson Hospital may be saved
Fresh hope has been sparked that ministers could intervene to save a national psychiatry service, a month after commissioners decided to close it.
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GPs failing to pick up patients at most risk of heart disease
GPs in some of the poorest areas of the country are failing to identify patients with coronary heart disease and treat them effectively, HSJ’s analysis suggests.
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Lib Dem leader outlines plans for the health service
The new leader of the Liberal Democrats has outlined his party's proposals for all patients to be given a set of 'entitlements' to treatment, based on their condition.
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Heart death rates show a nation of inequalities
Research by HSJ has revealed the huge inequalities between healthcare need and NHS spending throughout England.An HSJ analysis of the latest data on coronary heart disease premature death rates and primary care trust heart disease spending shows that some of the PCTs with the greatest health need spend the least.
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Longer GP hours are not a priority for patients, Darzi is told
Regional leaders of the review of the NHS are set to meet health minister Lord Darzi today to discuss emerging themes from their work.
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Royal Marsden's cool heads and smart systems
In the wake of the west London fire, Ingrid Torjesen looks at how the hospital coped and whether emergency planning has moved on since 7/7
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Questions over infection control funds
The NHS Confederation has questioned Department of Health claims that its infection control strategy is being supported by £270m of new money.
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Moyes still waiting for new Monitor contract
Bill Moyes, executive chair of the foundation trust regulator Monitor, has yet to agree a new contract with the Department of Health to guarantee his position, HSJ has learned.
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Unions call for rethink on pay index measure
NHS managers should receive a pay rise at least equal to the retail price index, Managers in Partnership told the NHS pay review body this week.
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Exclusive: leaked letter shows tensions over C diff outbreak
A letter leaked to HSJ has revealed the strained relationship between the government and the Healthcare Commission following the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells infection outbreak.
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NHS constitution should spell out 'where the buck stops'
The King’s Fund has called for the creation of an NHS constitution to curb political interference and devolve real power to local managers.
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BMA under fire over GP pay row 'scare tactics'
Primary care trusts have rounded on the British Medical Association for drawing patients into its pay row. The accusation comes after the doctors' union distributed thousands of posters warning the public that the family doctor service is under threat.
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Scots asked if they want to elect health boards
Scottish people are being asked if they want to spend £5m on introducing direct elections to NHS boards.
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NHS Alliance warning over damage caused by competition
Primary and secondary care organisations must work together to deliver the best service to patients, rather than working in 'adversarial competition', the NHS Alliance has warned.