All Health Service Journal articles in 22 October 2007 – Page 2

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    Occupancy rates raise infection risk, say Lib Dems

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Almost half of NHS trusts have bed occupancy rates that put patients at risk of contracting healthcare-acquired infections, according to the Liberal Democrats.

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    NHS Scotland consultation launched

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The Scottish government has launched a consultation on plans to introduce independent scrutiny of proposals for major changes to NHS services.

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    C difficile rates were known, claim Tories

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The government knew about Clostridium difficile rates at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells trust well in advance of their publication earlier this month, the Conservative Party has claimed.

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    Drink warnings needed, says BMA

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The British Medical Association Scotland has called for legislation to introduce compulsory standardised labelling on alcoholic drinks to help people better understand and manage their drinking habits.BMA Scotland chairman Dr Peter Terry said: 'The only way that individuals can keep a check on their own drinking patterns is to have ...