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Danger of postcode rationing versus men without stress who smoke less
The debate about the availability of Viagra on the NHS have implications much wider than the treatment of impotence alone. Health secretary Frank Dobson should be congratulated on taking the politically risky step of offering a central policy decision on what the NHS can be expected, or is capable of ...
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Penetrating the corridors of power
NHS chief executives should play dirty and learn political advocacy so that they could manage upwards as well as downwards, said Labour peer Baroness Young, chair of English Nature and former IHSM president.
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Many staff dance on head of a pin when it comes to their own safety
After reading your item on needlestick injuries (page 4, 20 August), I wanted to let you know what we are doing at King's Healthcare trust.
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It's cold outside
The second annual forum of trust and health authority chief executives found them voicing bitter complaints about New Labour's command and control style. Peter Davies and Pat Healy were there
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In a class of their own
The Liberal Democrats took a leaf out of education policy with calls for a health National Curriculum. Patrick Butler listened to heated debates on rationing
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Chips with everything
Already stretched to their limits by the year 2000 bugging imbroglio, IT managers are now be asked to deliver on Frank Burns' punishing new strategy. Can it be done, wonders Peter Mitchell
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Genetic revolution which could force rethink on nurse training will catch managers on the hop
David Hunter ('Live from Leeds', 3 September) is absolutely right to highlight the almost total failure so far to pay proper attention to the impending genetic revolution in healthcare.
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Time for ministers to bring the execs in from the cold Practical politics demands that chief executives be given more trust
You do not need to be a student of Machiavelli to realise that anyone who seeks to lead a large-scale enterprise must rely on able and committed lieutenants on the ground to bring their plans to fruition. Fostering a sense of well-being among them is crucial to success. And integral ...
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Brenda Howard
Brenda Howard has been seconded to the policy development group of the Trent regional office of the NHS Executive. Ms Howard, director of operations (surgical services) and planning at Barnsley District General Hospital trust, will further the government's
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True-life tale of blood, sweat and tiers
Bloodllines Real lives in a Great British hospital Andrew Davidson Little Brown
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Nostalgic look back at past caring
Headline Health: Health Service Journal History of the NHS Edited by Wendy Moore Emap Healthcare 125 pages 13.99
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New approach to the waiting list problem
I was interested to read John Henderson's letter (13 August) on waiting list management in child and adolescent mental health services.
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Let's have a very long and wordy headline here AKA guardian down page stories
Government efforts to improve care in the community will fail unless shortages of supported and secure accommodation are remedied, according a report.
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GPs set to benefit from telephone advice ruling
Health authorities could have to pay thousands of pounds in back pay for GP telephone advice, following a landmark ruling by the NHS appeals authority.
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London still needs to address:
the large number of premises requiring upgrading or replacement;
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Complaints about equal opportunities do not paint the whole picture
Your news story on equality practice (page 2, 10 September) pointed showed many trusts not turning policy into action.
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View to a skill
Developing primary care groups is arguably the central plank of the reforms outlined in The New NHS white paper.
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Siren voices
In its first major report on the emergency ambulance service, the Audit Commission calls for action to deal with rising demand. Mark Crail reports