All Health Service Journal articles in 15 October 2007 – Page 2

  • News

    NHS Together gears up for day of action

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    NHS Together, the umbrella health service trade union group, has launched an 'I ♥ NHS' campaign, with a day of action scheduled for 3 November.

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    Fewer patients offered choice for outpatient appointments

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The number of patients who recall being offered a choice for their first outpatient appointment fell in the three months to May 2007, the latest National Patient Choice Survey shows.

  • News

    Public supports 'opt-out' organ donation

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    There is growing public support for changing the organ donation consent laws, according to the findings of a YouGov poll released by the British Medical Association.The poll found 64 per cent of people want to move to a system where consent is presumed, compared to 60 per cent in 2004.

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    NICE inquiry hears evidence

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The process of providing guidance and approving drugs for the NHS is flawed and needs more engagement with experts, the Commons health select committee has heard in evidence in its inquiry into the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

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    Mental health spending increases

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Total spending on adult mental health in England rose by 5.3 per cent in real terms last year, new figures from the Department of Health indicate.