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Going the whole Hogmanay
The contrast could hardly be greater. At the same time as tens of thousands of people prepare to hit the streets of Edinburgh to party into 2000 to the sounds of pop stars Texas, Del Amitri, The Mavericks and, especially for those with long memories, the Bay City Rollers, staff ...
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GADFLY
The coven was meeting in Rosie Broomstick's office. Rosie herself had faced the possibility of the hessian container so often she was immune to worrying about it. Miss Twix, of course, being a nurse, was entirely fireproof, as was Professor Cruster. But Ardent was finding out what they didn't tell ...
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Roylance in plea for future of high-risk ops
The former chief executive of United Bristol Healthcare trust has appealed to the Bristol Royal Infirmary inquiry to find a way of preventing similar tragedies without depriving high-risk patients of treatment.
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Managers fail to take on risk of violence
Some trust managers still do not believe that they can reduce the risk of workplace violence, according to the latest report from the Health and Safety Executive.
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If EU know what's good for you. . .
Public health is once again climbing up the agenda of the European Union as new people step into two key posts, writes Tony Sheldon
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Managers feel they lack essential skills for private finance projects
More than 60 per cent of managers involved in private finance initiative projects felt they lacked essential skills needed to cope with the process, according to an Institute of Healthcare Management survey.
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Doctors' leaders remain 'opposed to euthanasia'
The British Medical Association has issued a statement saying it is still opposed to euthanasia in response to news that another MP, Ann Winterton, intends to introduce a private member's 'prevention of euthanasia' bill. Dr Michael Wilks, chair of the BMA's ethics committee, said doctors believed that oral nutrition and ...
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McKay will be Langlands' deputy
The NHS Executive has announced the appointment of a deputy for chief executive Sir Alan Langlands. Neil McKay, Trent regional director since 1996, will take up his new post on 17 January.
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Spin-doctor resigns over Deacon 'death threat' tale
Scottish first minister Donald Dewar has asked one of his senior advisers to resign over allegations that he fabricated stories about health minister Susan Deacon receiving a death threat.
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Deacon launches learning strategy for NHS staff
Scottish health minister Susan Deacon has announced a series of measures to give NHS staff greater access to education and training. She launched a 'learning together' strategy at the Partnership Forum in Edinburgh last week, funded with £6m over three years to finance innovative education projects. All trusts must publish ...
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Days like this
Cook backs managers. . . Health Bill. . . Flu hits hospitals. . . Clarke attacks managers. . . £13m to cut waiting lists. . . NHS gets deputy chief
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WEB WATCH MARK CRAIL
As you contemplate the prospect of a Christmas and new year debauched like no other in history, pause a moment and consider the effect of your over-indulgence on the government's health targets. Consider, too, the effect on public health minister Yvette Cooper's blossoming career, and vow moderation in all things.
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Unions deliver 'no confidence' vote as victimisation row grows
Unions have delivered a motion of no confidence in the senior management team at Bedford Hospital trust in a row over alleged victimisation of a union representative.
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Experts condemn proposals to detain 'untreatable' people
Government proposals to lock up people with 'dangerous severe personality disorder' have come under renewed fire as consultation draws to a close this month.
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Inquiry seeks legal clarification on retention of human organs by hospitals
The inquiry is likely to press for clarification of the law on organ retention, chair Professor Ian Kennedy has announced. It asked for legal advice after witnesses revealed that UK hospitals hold more than 15,000 organs.
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PFI guidance holdup 'over by Christmas'
The NHS Executive's private finance initiative guidance is finally being published - about two years late.
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Patients' Net gain, but docs need their wiring chequed
We had glandular fever, the student illness, in our house recently. Or, rather, we had it when the little chap came home to recuperate. So when I logged on to the NHS Direct Online website, as Tony Blair had instructed us all to do, I went hunting for it.
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Fraud charges pair go to court
A former Lifecare trust manager will appear in court next month on fraud and deception charges involving hundreds of thousands of pounds.