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Standard bearer
news focus: The chair of the Bristol inquiry wants more robust scrutiny of the NHS and independence for the bodies charged with the task.But he insists there is nothing to be frightened of.Laura Donnelly reports
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Left holding the baby
news focus: Will the Bristol inquiry lead to a reorganisation of children's services focused on a small number of highly specialised centres? Alison Moore investigates the tricky task ahead
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A question of trust
The findings from the Bristol Royal Infirmary inquiry look set to send shockwaves through the NHS.Alison Moore talks to those close to the heart of the matter Bristol has had a vast impact on hundreds, if not thousands of people. By far the biggest effect, of course, has been on ...
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MSF in turmoil over PPP stance
Prime minister Tony Blair's speech on public service reform this week threw the MSF union into turmoil as its leader appeared to make a U-turn over the private sector's role in the NHS.
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NHS 'icon'gets performance role
Margaret Edwards, chief executive of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals trust, has been appointed to a new post as director of performance for the NHS.
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Hutt opts for waiting times rather than list targets
The NHS in Wales is to abandon waiting-list targets and focus on waiting times.The move was confirmed by health minister Jane Hutt while speaking at the Innovations in Care conference in Cardiff last week.She also said the new measures will be phased in over the next year, with waits for ...
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Healing old wounds
Hugh Ross exudes brisk efficiency and steely intelligence. He makes you want to think sharper, sit up straighter.He looks as if he would be very good in a crisis.Which he is.
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How to get promoted
Public health is in danger of being sidelined unless special efforts are made to incorporate it into primary care trusts, warn David Hunter and Neil Goodwin