All articles by Barbara Millar

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    Broad minded

    2002-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Primary care trusts'cross-discipline approach could provide a vital impetus towards eradicating health inequalities, the UK Public Health Association conference heard. Barbara Millar reports

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    A new broom

    2002-02-21T00:00:00Z

    news focus Can a new town offer a clean slate for an altogether different model of primary care? Or is Quidditch Lane and its environs an artificial community? Barbara Millar reports

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    Has Scotland had its chips?

    2001-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Gillian Kynoch may have a top job - but she's no fat cat.She faces the daunting task of changing the diet of a nation, and, as Barbara Millar discovers, she's a seasoned campaigner

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    The big shot

    2001-05-24T00:00:00Z

    WORKING LIVES: In the first in an occasional series featuring people in unusual NHS jobs, Barbara Millar meets Kathy McFall, medical illustration manager, who has a passion for shooting patients - with her camera

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    On the shelf

    2001-03-29T00:00:00Z

    Hospital mortuaries are not subject to mandatory inspection and have been under-resourced for years.Now specialists warn that Bedford Hospital's 'bodies on the chapel floor'scandal could easily happen elsewhere. Barbara Millar reports

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    Worth a second lucre

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Gaining in popularity by the year, MBAs are becoming ever more diverse and are meeting the demands for more flexible ways of learning. Barbara Millar reports

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    Coach outings

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    The new Leadership Centre For Health will build on previous NHS initiatives to develop management careers, says Barbara Millar

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    Long and winding road

    2001-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Refugee doctors could be a valuable resource for the NHS. But they face huge hurdles, including being charged for placements. Barbara Millar reports

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    Century and not out

    2000-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Victorian pioneers of community care are getting the recognition they deserve. Barbara Millar reports

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    Right on target

    2000-11-30T00:00:00Z

    An enterprising scheme to help mothers in one of the most deprived areas of the country is being staffed by members of their own communities. Barbara Millar reports

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    The directors' cut

    2000-04-20T00:00:00Z

    The medical director wields great influence and is better paid than some chief executives. But reconciling the demands of management and medicine can be tricky. Barbara Millar reports

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    When push comes to shove

    2000-04-13T00:00:00Z

    One in four women experience physical violence. Many turn to the NHS for help. But do healthcare professionals have the skills to cope? Barbara Millar reports

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    Bonny and Clyde

    2000-03-30T00:00:00Z

    An ambitious £400m capital programme aims to revolutionise Glasgow's hospital services.But can the health board convince the public, asks Barbara Millar

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    Cut and dry

    2000-03-23T00:00:00Z

    The Alder Hey organ scandal, which led to the resignation of Frank Taylor last week, has resulted in new guidance on the issue. Barbara Millar reports

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    Shake, rattle and roles

    2000-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Tony Blair has outlined an enhanced clinical role for nurses - but will the financial and professional rewards be great enough to make his vision a success, asks Barbara Millar

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    Heart of darkness

    2000-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A shake-up of transplant services may outlaw racist conditions, but will it do anything to address the shortfall in available organs, asks Barbara Millar

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    Chief concerns

    2000-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Devising a leadership programme for NHS chief executives is a challenging undertaking. Barbara Millar finds out what those in the first intake hope to get out of it

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    Going for broke

    2000-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Tayside is not alone in its financial difficulties - a number of other Scottish trusts are grappling with large deficits. Barbara Millar wonders what has gone wrong

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    Not there yet

    2000-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Despite the increasing proportion of women in medicine and the changes they have brought to medical practice, they are still grossly under-represented in areas such as surgery. Barbara Millar reports

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    As hard as they come

    2000-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Nicotine dependence is comparable with addiction to drugs like heroin, says a report which calls for a Nicotine Regulatory Authority. Barbara Millar reports