All Health Service Journal articles in 2 July 2009
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NewsDrink causes 10 per cent of European deaths
The consumption of alcohol is responsible for one in 10 deaths in Europe, a report has said.
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NewsNHS hospital ward shut due to poor cleanliness
Poor standards of cleanliness have led inspectors to order the closure of a neurosurgery ward in a Northern Ireland hospital, it has been revealed.
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NewsJunior doctor 80 hour weeks 'gone forever'
The days of NHS junior doctors working 80 hour weeks have gone for good, says health secretary Andy Burnham.
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NewsGovernment abandons swine flu containment efforts
The prevalence of swine flu in some parts of the country means that the government is abandoning attempts to contain the virus and is instead moving towards a policy of outbreak management.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to tackle equality and diversity in the health service
NHS Employers has chosen 20 trusts as partners to lead the way on equality and diversity. HSJ looks at some of the schemes in place to improve the health service not just for patients but for its workforce too
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NewsBMA tells trusts not to victimise whistleblowers
Hospital trusts have been warned that victimising NHS whistleblowers can put patients at risk.
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NewsBrown to announce private cash for NHS cancer treatment delays
The significant expansion of private sector involvement in health due to be unveiled by Gordon Brown this week will see cancer patients who face long waits in the NHS given cash to go private.
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NewsIVF treatment mix-ups are 'rare'
Figures released by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority show that more than 60 mishaps occurred in UK fertility clinics last year, although “mix-ups” with IVF treatment were said to be “rare”.
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NewsMonitor hits back at PFI 'cancellation' claim
The foundation trust regulator Monitor has hit back at allegations reported in last week’s HSJ that it has “effectively cancelled” the remaining NHS private finance initiative contracts.
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HSJ KnowledgeA guide to conscripting the public in the war on bad health
Health promotion is everyone’s business. This is the ethos of a number of public health projects gathering pace around the country. Lynne Greenwood takes a closer look
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NewsNHS boards 'confused' by C difficile guidance
National guidance and documents on how C difficile should be prevented have left NHS boards confused and unsure how to apply the information.
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NewsPatients face radiotherapy 'lottery'
Cancer sufferers in England are subject to a postcode lottery over access to radiotherapy, research suggests.
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NewsOlympic hospital gets £4.8m donation
The nearest London hospital to the 2012 Olympic Park is to receive a £4.8m donation to pay for medical equipment.
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NewsLondon stroke and trauma shake-up gets public approval
London’s primary care trusts are claiming a success in their bid to consolidate stroke and trauma services in the capital.
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NewsGovernment to reduce SHAs' performance management role
The government has outlined its vision of the future of public services in its report Building Britain’s Future.
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NewsNHS competition panel allows foundation trust to take over community services
The co-operation and competition panel has recommended that the transfer of a primary care trust’s community services arm to a foundation trust be allowed.
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CommentGiving up clinical practice: the clinical leader’s dilemma
Giving up clinical practice can be the right decision for many clinicians taking on management roles, writes Steve Feast
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NewsNew national director and Britnell replacement unveiled in DH reshuffle
NHS South Central chief executive Jim Easton is to leave his post to become NHS national director for improvement and efficiency.
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CommentNicky Spencer on aspiring to leadership
July brings us a further step forward in the delivery of Inspiring Leaders, the regional leadership plans.