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Clinicians could serve in Iraq or Afghanistan
Specialist NHS clinicians could opt to be deployed to areas such as Iraq or Afghanistan under the 'sponsored reservist' scheme, health secretary Alan Johnson will today explain.
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GP2GP transfers 100,000 patient records
GP2GP, the national system that enables patients' electronic health records to be transferred directly and securely from one GP practice to another, has completed 100,000 record transfers, Connecting for Health announced today.
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DH appoints new transplant czar
The Department of Health has appointed Chris Rudge as the new clinical director for transplant.
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Councils cut learning disabilities services
Conservative and Labour councils top the list of councils making cuts to social care services, analysis from the Learning Disability Coalition has shown.
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Focus on hospital infections 'misguided'
The focus on MRSA infections in hospital is misguided, an expert from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has said.Professor Sally Bloomfield has said that attention should also be paid to better hygiene standards in people's homes, to reduce the risk of people taking infections into hospitals when ...
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Department rapped over FOI breaches
The Department of Health has become the first government department to be issued with a formal practice recommendation by the information commissioner after breaching the Freedom of Information Act.
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Department rapped over FOI failures
The Information Commissioner's Office is demanding improvements in the way the Department of Health handles requests under the Freedom of Information Act.The information commissioner has issued the DH with a formal practice recommendation following an audit of complaints.
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Extended role for pharmacists 'sensible'
The NHS Alliance has described the government's announcement of an enhanced role for high street pharmacists as 'eminently sensible' and rejected criticisms that the policy will lead to pharmacists replacing GPs.
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Proposals to change NHS structure in Wales
The Welsh Assembly has announced proposals to change the NHS's structure in Wales.
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Adverse drug reactions cost £2bn a year, pressure group claims
Dealing with adverse reactions to prescribed drugs costs the NHS £1.9bn a year, the pressure group Compass has claimed.
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DH issues retinopathy statement
The Department of Health has released a diabetic retinopathy screening statement on its website.
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High exception rate worth £15k income
High exception reporters could be gaining more than £15,000 a year through their exception reporting - approximately 12 per cent of their total funds from the quality and outcomes framework.
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Special measures removed after abuse trust improves
Cornwall Partnership trust has been lifted out of special measures for 'substantial progress' in addressing serious failings in services for people with learning disabilities.
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Patient access put at heart of quality framework
Changes to the GP quality and outcomes framework unveiled this week by NHS Employers reflect the government's intention to improve patient access to general practice.
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Large scale screening may affect access
The implementation of the government's flagship vascular screening programme for 40 to 74-year-olds must be clearly set out and carefully managed, primary care specialists have warned.
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Emma Dent on staying away from cigarettes
The other day, smoking cessation workers from the local primary care trust were stationed outside HSJ Towers and the nearby Tube station.
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Foundation trusts hit back over MRSA failures
Foundation trusts have hit back at criticism from Monitor over the number of hospitals failing to reduce MRSA rates.
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CBI claims contract debacle will hit future bids
Private companies will be reluctant to bid for future NHS contracts, the Confederation of British Industry has warned.
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Self-harm incidents at Broadmoor's trust investigated
The mental health trust responsible for high security hospital Broadmoor is being investigated after fears were raised over its patient safety processes.The Healthcare Commission is investigating the way West London Mental Health trust handles serious incidents such as self-harm.
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Brown 'misled' public over national deep clean policy
The government has been accused of misleading the public over its claim that all trusts would deep clean their entire sites.