All Health Service Journal articles in 7 January 2008 – Page 2

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    Tooke delivers verdict on medical training

    2008-01-08T11:18:48Z

    The final report on the inquiry into Modernising Medical Careers has been published today.Led by Sir John Tooke, the report proposes the creation of a new body, NHS Medical Education England, to manage postgraduate medical training.

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    MRSA can be treated at home, study claims

    2008-01-07T11:09:35Z

    MRSA patients could be treated at home, according to a study carried out for the campaign group National Concern for Healthcare Infections.The study, conducted by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, said home treatment could be suitable for people who are colonised but not actively infected with MRSA.

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    Royal Marsden open to patients again

    2008-01-07T11:08:05Z

    The Royal Marsden Hospital in south west London has opened to patients for the first time since suffering a major fire last week.

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    Wales appoints older people's commissioner

    2008-01-07T11:04:16Z

    The first commissioner for older people in Wales has been appointed.

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    Report calls for long-term care reform

    2008-01-07T11:03:35Z

    Payment for long-term care for older people should be universal but shared between the state and individual, according to a report by 15 organisations.

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    National screening plan unveiled

    2008-01-07T11:01:34Z

    Prime minister Gordon Brown was this morning due to announce a national health screening programme to check for early signs of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.