All Health Service Journal articles in 12 November 2009 – Page 5
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News
Andrew Lansley warns against ‘chilling’ preferred provider policy
A Conservative government would return to an “any willing provider” model, the shadow health secretary has said.
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Andy Burnham responds to infection control criticisms
Health secretary Andy Burnham has admitted the government could work harder in fighting hospital infections after a report accused the Department of Health of failing to monitor the situation adequately.
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Government sets out new patient rights
Proposals to give patients the legal right to private treatment if the NHS cannot provide care quickly enough, the right to die at home and the right to NHS dentistry are set to be revealed by the government.
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Cheshire and Wirral names chief executive
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation Trust has named Sheena Cumiskey as its new chief executive.
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Medical graduates 'poorly prepared'
New research has shown medical graduates are poorly prepared for working on hospital wards.
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Report highlights gender gap in doctors' salaries
The NHS pays thousands of pounds more to male doctors than their female counterparts, a report by the British Medical Association claims.
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Out of hours provider loses contract following overdose case
The out-of-hours provider that hired German locum Dr Daniel Ubani - who accidentally killed a patient by administering a lethal overdose - is to have its NHS contract terminated.
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HSJ Knowledge
How to encourage innovation in healthcare
Creativity is now compulsory for SHAs but how to go about it is open to suggestion, say Chris Ham and colleagues
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HSJ to collaborate with Doctors.net.uk
HSJ, sister magazine Nursing Times and online doctors’ network Doctors.net.uk have formed an agreement that will see significant online collaboration between the three publications.
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Ian Dalton's swine flu update - instructions for PCTs and GPs
In his weekly update for HSJ and Nursing Times, national director for NHS flu resilience Ian Dalton discusses the latest developments in UK swine flu preparations
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Hospital triumphs at green awards
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust has been commended for its environmental efforts at the Green Business Awards.
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RCGP refutes practice boundary claims
The Royal College of GPs has reacted to claims by health minister Mike O’Brien that it wants to abolish practice boundaries.
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GP revalidation scheme calls for patients' views
Leaflets are being distributed by the Royal College of GPs to inform patients about the revalidation system for doctors.
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Comment
Sheila Williams on watching your language
I have been thinking about language. May I invite you to leave the frenzy of the dance floor and come out onto the balcony?
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HSJ Knowledge
How to handle pressure and stay focused
Who would know about pressure better than an Olympic champion? Former swimmer Adrian Moorhouse guides you on how to master stress before it overwhelms you
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Refugees 'need better mental healthcare'
The mental health of refugees and asylum seekers is being made worse by UK detention centres and complex asylum and immigration processes, according to the charity Mind.
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Trusts target major carbon cuts
Cutting energy bills by £1.1m a year and reducing annual carbon emissions by 8,100 tonnes is the target for 17 NHS trusts across England.
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'Small increase' in swine flu numbers
Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has said latest figures show a ‘small increase’ in the number of new swine flu infections.
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National Voices appoints chief executive
Patient group umbrella organisation National Voices has appointed a new chief executive.
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Foundation trust bid deferred
Kingston Hospital Trust has deferred its application for foundation trust status until February 2011 after failing to win backing for the bid from its primary care trust.