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

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    Length of stay varies widely, says Dr Foster

    2008-01-17T11:15:30Z

    Length of stay for hip replacement patients varies by up to three weeks between different parts of England, research from Dr Foster Intelligence shows.

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    Practice-based commissioning gains support

    2008-01-18T11:09:00Z

    The Department of Health's latest GP practice survey shows the popularity of practice-based commissioning is up two percentage points to 59 per cent in favour since the previous survey.The survey also found that 36 per cent of GP practices have commissioned one or more new services through PBC.

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    Poor NHS performance 'kills thousands'

    2008-01-18T11:15:00Z

    More than 17,000 deaths a year in the UK are unnecessary and due to poor NHS performance, according to a group of campaigners.

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    Welsh GP care comes under scrutiny

    2008-01-18T11:22:00Z

    Patients in Wales are not getting value for money from GPs, according to a report by the Welsh Assembly's audit committee.

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    Breast cancer follow-up 'lacking'

    2008-01-18T11:33:00Z

    Women treated for breast cancer are not receiving the best follow-up care because guidelines are lacking, according to UK experts.

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    New hospital parking guidance for Scotland

    2008-01-18T11:39:00Z

    New guidance on hospital car parking and the introduction of a maximum charge must be implemented without delay, according to Scottish health and well-being secretary Nicola Sturgeon.