All Health Service Journal articles in 14 January 2008 – Page 2

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    Internet used to diagnose embarrassing conditions

    2008-01-14T11:35:54Z

    A third of people with embarrassing health conditions would rather use the internet to self-diagnose than visit the doctor, according to a poll carried out by TV channel UKTV Style.The poll also found nearly half of all people with conditions such as sexually transmitted infections or bowel problems were reluctant ...

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    More calls for NHS bank holiday

    2008-01-14T11:34:31Z

    Labour MP Howard Stoate has backed calls by think tank the Fabian Society to create a new bank holiday to mark the 60th birthday of the NHS.

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    National carers consultation concludes

    2008-01-14T11:33:02Z

    A national consultation on how to improve conditions for carers has concluded with an event attended by more than 60 carers, prime minister Gordon Brown, health secretary Alan Johnson and health minister Ivan Lewis.

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    Patients bid to save Henderson Hospital

    2008-01-14T11:30:47Z

    Inpatients of Henderson Hospital at South West London and St George's Mental Health trust have launched a legal bid to prevent its closure.

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    Scottish A&E closure plans flawed

    2008-01-14T11:27:23Z

    An independent scrutiny panel has said health boards NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire and Arran did not listen to the public when deciding to close accident and emergency departments at Monklands Hospital in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, and Ayr Hospital, Ayrshire.

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    No proof that lead causes Alzheimer's, campaigners say

    2008-01-11T11:41:38Z

    There is no proof that exposure to lead causes Alzheimer's disease, a campaign group has claimed.