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Clinical Leaders

News, information and analysis for clinicians who are and who aspire to become leaders in the health service

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Hundreds of NHS directors to be taught 'compassion'

Hundreds of senior NHS managers will be taught how to be “more inclusive, compassionate and caring” as part of the response to the Francis inquiry.

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Many trusts weak on medical leadership, research finds

There is a six fold variation in the amount of time medical directors spend on their board duties, new research into leadership has found.

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What makes a clinical audit successful?

Communication, core values and incentives are all key

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Live Q&A: integrated care

Post your questions for experts from the King’s Fund and National Voices

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A surgical approach to value-based commissioning

Establishing guidelines for a wide range of procedures

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How to engage the public with commissioning

CCGs can learn from FTs on public engagement

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Giving patients a voice to improve care

Listening to patients’ experience can helpt o redesign services

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The challenges facing CCG leaders

CCG leaders know much is at stake in the new NHS system

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Commissioning must have a community focus

It is vital for to engage with our communities

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A guide to the new NHS commissioning landscape

The changing shape of commissioning

Chris Ham

Podcast: Engaging doctors in leadership post Francis

The King’s Fund’s Chris Ham talks to hsj.co.uk

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How to commission hepatitis C pathways

The importance of improving patient access

Richard Bourne

Public health must lead a public system

Why we need 21st century “national health socialism”

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Medical leaders need time and space to flourish

How to support doctors taking on leadership roles

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Michael White: vultures circle the NHS

Some Lords fear lawyers and corporations will cherry-pick the service

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Medical leadership is vital for quality patient care

We need more doctors in leadership roles, says Chris Ham

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Podcast: Medicines optimisation in the new NHS

Charles Alessi and Malcolm Qualie discuss how to get the best out of the drugs budget

Charles Alessi

The NHS has its own currency crisis

The currencies that drive activity and behaviour in the NHS are rooted in the past

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