Health Service Journal
Trevor Blythe
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A guide to the new NHS consultation obligations
25-Jan-2008
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act became law on 30 October 2007. As its name implies, much of it is concerned with local government matters. However, key sections look set to alter the consultation obligations of NHS bodies. -
Ofcare - a break with the past or business as usual?
2-Nov-2007
The recent announcements by the prime minister and the health secretary that there is to be a crackdown on hospital-acquired infections must be good news for patients and healthcare professionals. A new regulator is promised, with tough powers of inspection, investigation and intervention, backed by fines, where hygiene standards are not met. But how much of this is new and how different is it from what we have at present, asks Trevor Blythe -
Public consultation: knowing your obligations
5-Oct-2007
Confusion often arises over NHS bodies' consultation obligations, but upcoming legislation makes it ever more important to get these right, says Trevor Blythe -
Travellers'cheques
20-Nov-2003
Trevor Blythe on reimbursing patients for overseas treatment -
Know your rights: what happens when things go wrong
10-Jan-2002
Published: 10/01/2001, Volume 112, No. 5787 Page 26
