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In the US, state medical licensing boards have the power to prevent sick doctors from practising if they do not undergo treatment.
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Patients 'at risk' from locum use
Poor management of locum doctors is putting patients at risk and wasting millions of pounds, says the Audit Commission.
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'Hello!' begins a chatty Alan Langlands. 'I am sending this e-mail to all chief executives of health authorities and NHS trusts in England to see how many of you can receive e-mail using this route, and to check we have your correct contact details.' The Exec is planning a 'learning ...
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Penny for their thoughts
New taxes. No taxes. There was an option for everyone when the four main parties revealed their plans for the Scottish Parliament. Colin Wright reports
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Laurie Capel, former chief executive of Northumbria Ambulance Service trust, has been appointed acting chief executive of the newly formed North East Ambulance Service trust. Robert Alabaster, former chief executive of Durham County Ambulance Service trust, has become acting director of corporate affairs. Other interim appointments include David Hodge, former ...
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Failed software fiasco costs hospital £64,000
A Trent hospital has written off nearly £64,000 because a specialist computer package was not up to the job.
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Jobs at risk as trusts 'face £100m crisis'
Patient services and jobs are at risk as London trusts face a £75m cash crisis, figures obtained by HSJ show.
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Blair offers £280m for walk-in centres
Prime minister Tony Blair has unveiled a £280m package to improve patient access to the NHS.