All News articles – Page 2287
-
News
Not such a premium service
'It is almost impossible to buy a traditional indemnity health plan in New York. Most of the insurance companies don't offer them any more and those that do are unaffordable for all but Bill Gates'
-
News
As seen on TV
Hospitals are often approached by television programme-makers, eager for news footage, a good film location or a subject for a major documentary. Patrick Butler looks at the pros and cons of letting the cameras in
-
News
As seen on TV
When Derek Smith agreed to let a Channel Four film crew into King's College Hospital to make the documentary Operation Hospital six years ago, he did not think it would be remembered mainly for its anti-doctor stance and for his choice of car. 'Things do not always go the way ...
-
News
As seen on TV
Hospitals are often approached by television programme-makers, eager for news footage, a good film location or a subject for a major documentary. Patrick Butler looks at the pros and cons of letting the cameras in
-
News
Side by side
A specialist mental health worker liaising with general practices can reduce pressure on children's services. Edmundo Neira-Munoz and Derek Ward report on a pilot study
-
News
Side by side
A specialist mental health worker liaising with general practices can reduce pressure on children's services. Edmundo Neira-Munoz and Derek Ward report on a pilot study
-
News
Sure thing
Several Midlands community schemes to help poor families are potential models for the government's pre-school Sure Start scheme. Pat Healy examines their impact
-
News
Sure thing
Several Midlands community schemes to help poor families are potential models for the government's pre-school Sure Start scheme. Pat Healy examines their impact
-
News
NHS hotline wins 35m expansion
A 35m expansion of the NHS Direct telephone helpline has been announced by health minister Alan Milburn.
-
News
NHS hotline wins 35m expansion
A 35m expansion of the NHS Direct telephone helpline has been announced by health minister Alan Milburn.
-
News
6m St Mary's shortfall is 'surprise', says chair suspended
The deficit at a London teaching hospital where a senior finance manager is suspended on full pay has risen to 6m, its chair admitted last week.
-
News
999 times hit by 'lifestyle change'
The London Ambulance Service has blamed changing lifestyles for worsening 999 response times.