All Health Service Journal articles in 17 April 2008
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News
Board Talk
Visit the Board Talk section to read news, features and opinion for non-executive directors and chairs, plus watch a free webinar on the Corporate Manslaughter Act
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New section for non-executive directors
HSJ.co.uk launches Board Talk - a new section especially for trust non-executive directors and chairs.The channel will give NHS trust board members a forum for sharing best practice and raising issues and concerns regarding clinical governance, financial management and communication.
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HSJ Knowledge
NHS estate - choices and challenges
NHS estate management has undergone major changes in recent years and even more challenges are in store. Bridget Archibald brings trusts up to speed
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HSJ Knowledge
Supporting evidence-based commissioning in primary care
Jane Bethea and colleagues explain how a project at one trust helped to overcome many of the challenges commissioners face
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HSJ Knowledge
Getting up to speed on 18 weeks
As the deadline for the 18-week referral to treatment target gets closer, David Beeson explains what trusts can do to ensure compliance and guarantee the best possible access to care
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Safeguarding QOF
HSJ has highlighted widespread variation in exception reporting rates. These certainly need to be investigated by primary care trusts, writes Martin Roland
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Managers support restrictions on non-EU staff
Half of health managers think the NHS should restrict recruitment from non-EU countries, according to an NHS Employers survey.
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Comment
Simon Jones with news from the NHS in Wales
I suppose, as this is the first of my missives from Wales, it would be just as well to bring the less than ardent follower of things Welsh quickly up to date on where we are in the principality.
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Comment
Is your trust tackling inequalities?
Is your trust making real progress in overcoming health inequalities? Read Robina Shah's commentary and join the discussion by posting your thoughts below
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Trusts must increase pay or lose managers
It will be harder to attract and keep top NHS managers if their pay fails to keep up with the private sector, human resources experts have warned.
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Healthcare teams
Jon Restell's piece reminding us that good healthcare is delivered by teams is timely here in East Lancashire, writes Ann-Marie Coyne
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HSJ Knowledge
Restoring trust in the healthcare profession
Patients need to believe in their doctor to get the best care, but how can real trust be built if they are always seen by different GPs? It is time to return to old-fashioned good manners and small practices
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Comment
Media Watch: health service jargon
Most would agree health service jargon is a pain but it appears it can also be dangerous.
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HSJ Knowledge
Getting the most out of NED talent
Non-executive directors bring unique knowledge and experiences to the boards they serve on. By overlooking this, NHS organisations are missing an opportunity for adding grit and aiding transformation, says Sam Milbank
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HSJ Knowledge
Finding the perfect non-executive
How can trusts choose non-executives who are up to the demands of a rapidly changing NHS? Here, we look at the qualities that make a great NED
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News
NHS funds exclusive GP practices
HSJ has uncovered further evidence of NHS-funded GP practices in prestigious institutions which are not accessible to ordinary members of the public.
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PCTs ignoring demands to inspect private providers
Hardly any commissioners are carrying out full inspections of private mental health providers despite fears over poor standards, an HSJ poll has revealed.
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Severe mental illness unit to close
A national service for people with severe personality disorders is to close. South West London and St George’s Mental Health trust is ‘temporarily’ closing Henderson Hospital in Surrey next Wednesday due to insufficient referrals and income.
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HSJ Knowledge
Why clinical coding is crucial
In the first of a series on the importance of data, Paul Robinson looks at the issues surrounding clinical coding
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We welcome this clarity on exceptions
Your publication of data on exception reporting figures for most practices in England is to be applauded, writes Gavin Jamie