All Health Service Journal articles in 26 November 2007 – Page 2

  • News

    HIV stigma persists, Red Cross survey shows

    2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

    One in seven young British people would not be willing to stay friends with someone diagnosed with HIV and one in five would not care for an HIV-positive member of their family, according to a survey carried out for the Red Cross.

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    Counterfeit condoms warning

    2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Consumer advice body Consumer Direct London and condom manufacturer Durex are warning people in London to check packets of Durex condoms before they use them after counterfeit condoms were seized across the city.

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    Cancer spend varies hugely, Conservatives claim

    2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Spending by primary care trusts on cancer patients varies hugely across the country, according to the Conservative Party.

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    New practices for under-doctored areas

    2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Thirty-eight primary care trusts identified as having the poorest provision of GPs have been selected as the first to benefit from 100 new GP practices over three years.

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    Infection control gets £54m boost in Scotland

    2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

    The Scottish government is to spend £54m on tackling healthcare-associated infections over the next three years.The measures include establishing a national MRSA screening programme and monitoring hand hygiene compliance.