All Health Service Journal articles in 13 May 2010 – Page 3
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HSJ KnowledgeThe truth about NHS pay: PM’s pay is not the prime number
In the second of three articles tackling myths about public sector salaries, Peter Smith looks at misunderstandings around top managers’ pay
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HSJ KnowledgeWHO surgical safety checklist: a simple list gives a sure touch
The World Health Organization’s surgical safety checklist is a valuable communication tool in a high risk environment. Helen Mooney looks at how a simple routine can save lives
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CommentSheila Williams on post-election transition time
This is a time of transition, a fresh start and opportunities to make changes. To mark the occasion, here are some ideas about managing transitions into leadership roles.
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NewsJulia Palca named new Macmillan chair
Macmillan Cancer Support has announced it has appointed a new chair to take over from existing chair Jamie Dundas who will step down after the charity’s annual general meeting on July 29.
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NewsGP practice manager jailed for theft and fraud
A former practice manager has been jailed for four and a half years for theft and fraud.
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NewsGary Belfield to leave DH
Department of Health director of commissioning Gary Belfield has handed in his notice saying he wants to take up a post outside the department.
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NewsDame Sally Davies appointed as interim CMO
Professor Dame Sally Davies has been appointed as interim chief medical officer for England, HSJ understands.
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NewsGordon Brown to quit as Labour leader
Gordon Brown has said he is stepping down as Labour Party leader.
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NewsYoung GPs 'priced out' of practices
Hard-up newly qualified doctors are being priced out of buying into practices because of crippling debt, an accountancy firm has claimed.
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NewsNHS launch trauma forum consultation
NHS officials hope that a new consultation on trauma care can help to save lives as well as raise the standard of care levels and give staff more say in decisions.
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NewsAmbulance service apologises for Hitler survey
An ambulance service in the West Midlands has apologised after staff were asked to rate how “cool” Adolf Hitler was in a questionnaire.
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£87m 'black hole' for health board
Health bosses in Wales are facing a £87.5 million budget hole, Wales Online has revealed.
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NewsAndrew Lansley to be health secretary
Andrew Lansley is to be the next health secretary, it has been confirmed.
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: The First 90 Days
These tips help you negotiate the early months in a new job, says Richard Vize
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NewsNew government must give rapid clarity on community service plans
Primary care trusts’ plans for their provider services could end up back on the drawing board if the new government fails to act decisively to keep it on track.
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NewsControversial London reform left on knife-edge
The election outcome leaves London’s plans for significant cuts in hospital capacity on a knife-edge - and some trusts heading for deficit, HSJ has been told.