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UK has worst stroke outcomes, study finds
The UK has the worst outcomes for stroke services in western Europe, a study has found.
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Manchester reconfiguration decision
Two hospital reconfigurations in Greater Manchester have been given the go-ahead by the independent reconfiguration panel.
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Choose and book codes
GPs have been reminded of the choice read codes for this year's choose and book direct enhanced service.
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£159m dental shortfall
Dental budgets are facing a £159m shortfall, according to the British Dental Association.
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Conservatives pledge to save district generals
The Conservatives have pledged to save the district general hospital, in what is being widely seen as an opening salvo in the run-up to a possible autumn snap election.
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Exclusive: NHS gets first medical director as Sir Liam's role is scaled back
Leading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.
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Exclusive: NHS gets first medical director as Sir Liam's role is scaled back
Leading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.
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Acutes slipping on A&E target
An increasing number of hospital trusts are moving further away from the Department of Health's high-profile accident and emergency waiting time target.
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Director resigns
Dr Frank Margison, medical director at the troubled Manchester Mental Health and Social Care trust, has stepped down from his post.
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In this week's HSJ
NewsLeading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.The government has announced it will begin using payment by results to drive choice. The system, which was designed to standardise the cost ...
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Exclusive: Mental health killings investigation
Failings in the care of mental health patients convicted of murder or manslaughter are regularly taking up to five years to put right, an investigation by hsj.co.uk has revealed.
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BMA withdraws from contract talks
The British Medical Association has withdrawn from negotiations over the staff and associate specialist contract.
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New GP contract bringing benefits, study shows
The general medical services contract for GPs in Wales has improved primary care services but requires some changes, a study by the Wales Audit Office has found.
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Royal College of Nursing appoints HR director
The Royal College of Nursing has appointed a new human resources director.
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Website aims to bridge life expectancy gap
The Department of Health has launched a website aimed at reducing gaps in life expectancy in England.
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Report on maternity services in Wales launched
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales has launched its overview report on maternity services in Wales.
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Warning for 'optimistic' foundations
Foundation trusts could see one of their freedoms curtailed if they continue to make 'overly optimistic' predictions about their performance.
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Conducting post-murder inquiries: DoH recommendations
Department of health guidance issued in January 2005 states: 'The start of local investigation processes and publication of reports should take place as soon as possible.'
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Case study: Michael Stone's murder of Lin and Megan Russell
On 9 July 1996, Lin Russell and her two daughters Megan, six, and Josie, nine, were attacked by a man with a hammer while walking down a Kent country lane.
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Men urged to know the symptoms of prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Research Centre has emphasised the need for men and their partners to be better informed about the symptoms of prostate cancer if survival rates are to improve.