All Health Service Journal articles in 2000-02-17 – Page 2
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The bill of the chase
A ruling on 'duty of care' means ambulances, not hospitals, may be lawyers' next targets, writes Patrick Butler
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Families' lawyer blasts managers
The lawyer representing families affected by the Bristol heart babies tragedy has lambasted managers for trying to pass the buck at the Bristol Royal Infirmary inquiry.
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BMA criticises 'lack of clarity' on NHS spending
The British Medical Association has criticised a 'lack of clarity' on government spending on the NHS in England. A paper from its health policy and economic research unit, examining Department of Health press releases, says top-slicing for the modernisation fund and repeat announcements of the same money 'made it difficult ...
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In brief
More than 100 MPs have signed an early-day motion against age discrimination in the NHS that urges the government to carry out an investigation promised in 1997 by Chris Smith, then shadow health secretary. The motion follows the recent publication of a report by charity Age Concern, which criticised NHS ...
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Clinicians' rallying call
Clinicians should take a greater role in managing the health service, says a King's Fund report issued today.
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Waterhouse calls for more checks
A specialist NHS hospital for children with psychiatric problems has come under attack in the Waterhouse report into child abuse in north Wales.
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Tragic delay: Tracy Kent and the duty of care
A doctor attending pregnant asthma sufferer Tracy Kent called the London Ambulance Service at 4.25pm and asked for an ambulance to take her to casualty 'immediately'.
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Careering down a radical path
How far will work roles change, as new technologies and service delivery patterns take shape? One trust came up with some radical ideas. John Langan and John Rogers explain
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Charity 'funded cottage on NHS'
Ministers have promised to investigate claims that a charity charged with caring for people with learning difficulties spent NHS money on a holiday cottage, caravan and boat.
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Hutt retreats on CHC shake-up
Welsh health secretary Jane Hutt has backed away from imposing a single model for community health councils in Wales. A new structure will allow 20 CHCs to develop different federal models.
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Watchdogs pour scorn as trusts volunteer to be CHI guinea pigs
As many as 10 trusts have volunteered to be inspected by the Commission for Health Improvement when it starts work in April.
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Not enough money in the Honey-pot to save chief
Failure to win extra cash sealed fate of London Ambulance Service head
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As hard as they come
Nicotine dependence is comparable with addiction to drugs like heroin, says a report which calls for a Nicotine Regulatory Authority. Barbara Millar reports
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Falling czar
It's all looking a bit bleak for drugs 'czar' Keith Hellawell. But is criticism of his apparent lack of progress fair? Janet Snell reports
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Days like this
Drug demand to increase. . . directors want more cash. . . call for change in community care. . .DoH accused of lying. . . homeless 'too expensive'
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Diagnosis and treatment plan
Provisional diagnosis Develop and implement treatment plan (commence oxygen, prescribe medication within agreed protocol, administer medication, catheterisation: male and female, further tests, mobilisation and rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, dietary assessment and advice, p rescription of dietary supplements, prescription and administration of IV therapy, swallowing assessment, change a peg tube, change supra-pubic ...
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Diagnostic tests
Decide, order and undertake appropriate tests within agreed protocols (ECG, x-ray, haematological and biochemical analysis, blood-gas analysis, request blood for transfusion, analysis of urine, stools, sputum and swabs) Order (but not perform) microbiological and virology analyses Examine and interpret the results of the tests
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MDU says GPs 'do not have to follow' NHS Direct
The Medical Defence Union has responded to a 'rush of enquiries' from GPs to its helpline about NHS Direct by saying family doctors 'do not have to blindly follow' the nurse-led telephone helpline's recommendations but may be 'well advised' to make detailed notes if they decide not to see a ...
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