All Acute care articles – Page 485
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News
News analysis: At risk - the safety agency that failed to set the world on fire
With the future of the National Patient Safety Agency in the balance, Joanna Lyall looks at its track record and examines the criticism it has attracted from many quarters
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Unison to rally against markets
The 'headlong rush' to introduce markets into the NHS must be stopped, delegates were due to hear tomorrow.
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A&E under threat in shake-up
Plans for a major shake-up of hospital services in Surrey and Sussex are likely to include closing several accident and emergency departments.
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Lewis wants national advocacy service
Patients need a national advocacy service to extend the benefits of choice to poor or excluded people, a minister has claimed.
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HSJ Knowledge
David Praill on end-of-life care
On the surface there's much for hospices to be optimistic about: an end-of-life strategy due from the government, increasing talk about the importance of the voluntary sector, a growing awareness of current limitations in commissioning and a widespread recognition that excellent end-of-life care is for all.
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Cancer plan needs revision, says King's Fund
The national strategy for cancer services should be revised to take account of technology developments and the ageing population, according to the King's Fund.
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Hospitals told to focus on food and cleaning
Health minister Andy Burnham has told hospitals to focus on food and cleaning if they want to win good reviews from patients.
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HSJ Knowledge
No easy answers on difficile: the problem of acquired infections
Dysfunctional governance and concentration on target-hitting rather than patient safety contributed to two infection outbreaks at Stoke Mandeville, says a damning Healthcare Commission report. Alexis Nolan reports on the problem that's bigger than MRSA
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Comment
Why the NHS must wake up to the medical technology gap
If the UK is to match other advanced countries, major investment in technology is essential. But predicting real demand can be difficult. Joe Rafferty and colleagues may have the answer
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HSJ Knowledge
Andrew Castle on the 18-week target
'We will not achieve the 18-week target by carving out resources for specific clinical specialties, as we've done for cancer, because 18 weeks applies to all conditions. We need something radically different.'
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News
New skills for new era of nursing
Nurses will be expected to work more flexibly and gain increased 'entrepreneurial skills' under an NHS plan to modernise their careers.
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Celebs lined up for nursing role
Three television celebrities are working alongside nurses at Barnsley Hospital foundation trust as part of a new TV series that highlights the role of NHS nurses.
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Admin error blamed for children's services' poor rating
A poorly performing trust identified in a Healthcare Commission review of children's services last week blamed an administrative error for its low score.
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Sussex hospitals face loss of acute services
Up to five hospitals could be left without any acute surgery or medical facilities under proposals being considered by the NHS in West Sussex.
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Cancer patients' concern about choice
Patients offered choice of treatment without medical explanation of the options can feel shocked and abandoned by their doctors, according to a Cancer Research UK study.
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Competition hots up for 2006 HSJ Awards
Primary care trusts in Croydon and Blackpool dominate the shortlist in this year's HSJ Awards, with seven nominations between them.
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IT review confirms iSoft woes
Troubled software firm iSoft has announced massive losses and admitted it is in dispute with its partners.
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News
Healthcare Commission gives maternity unit safety warning
The Healthcare Commission has reminded all NHS trusts to check they have 'robust systems' for monitoring the safety of maternity units following its report into the deaths of 10 women who gave birth at Northwick Park Hospital, London.
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Comment
Comment: Trusts feel squeeze from PCTs' tight grip
'Foundations should not be surprised if PCTs prove fierce negotiators this year. However, their complaint is about a lack of planning.'
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News
Trusts warned as 'choice of scan' takes shape
Trusts have been warned not to delay urgent diagnostic tests as part of efforts to reduce overall waiting times. The warning came in guidance on 'choice of scan': the policy to offer patients alternative providers of diagnostics in order to shorten waiting times.