Barbara Millar
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Broad minded
Primary care trusts'cross-discipline approach could provide a vital impetus towards eradicating health inequalities, the UK Public Health Association conference heard. Barbara Millar reports
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A new broom
news focus Can a new town offer a clean slate for an altogether different model of primary care? Or is Quidditch Lane and its environs an artificial community? Barbara Millar reports
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Has Scotland had its chips?
Gillian Kynoch may have a top job - but she's no fat cat.She faces the daunting task of changing the diet of a nation, and, as Barbara Millar discovers, she's a seasoned campaigner
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The big shot
WORKING LIVES: In the first in an occasional series featuring people in unusual NHS jobs, Barbara Millar meets Kathy McFall, medical illustration manager, who has a passion for shooting patients - with her camera
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On the shelf
Hospital mortuaries are not subject to mandatory inspection and have been under-resourced for years.Now specialists warn that Bedford Hospital's 'bodies on the chapel floor'scandal could easily happen elsewhere. Barbara Millar reports
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Worth a second lucre
Gaining in popularity by the year, MBAs are becoming ever more diverse and are meeting the demands for more flexible ways of learning. Barbara Millar reports
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Coach outings
The new Leadership Centre For Health will build on previous NHS initiatives to develop management careers, says Barbara Millar
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Long and winding road
Refugee doctors could be a valuable resource for the NHS. But they face huge hurdles, including being charged for placements. Barbara Millar reports
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Century and not out
Victorian pioneers of community care are getting the recognition they deserve. Barbara Millar reports
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Right on target
An enterprising scheme to help mothers in one of the most deprived areas of the country is being staffed by members of their own communities. Barbara Millar reports
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The directors' cut
The medical director wields great influence and is better paid than some chief executives. But reconciling the demands of management and medicine can be tricky. Barbara Millar reports
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When push comes to shove
One in four women experience physical violence. Many turn to the NHS for help. But do healthcare professionals have the skills to cope? Barbara Millar reports
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Bonny and Clyde
An ambitious £400m capital programme aims to revolutionise Glasgow's hospital services.But can the health board convince the public, asks Barbara Millar
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Cut and dry
The Alder Hey organ scandal, which led to the resignation of Frank Taylor last week, has resulted in new guidance on the issue. Barbara Millar reports
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Shake, rattle and roles
Tony Blair has outlined an enhanced clinical role for nurses - but will the financial and professional rewards be great enough to make his vision a success, asks Barbara Millar
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Heart of darkness
A shake-up of transplant services may outlaw racist conditions, but will it do anything to address the shortfall in available organs, asks Barbara Millar
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Chief concerns
Devising a leadership programme for NHS chief executives is a challenging undertaking. Barbara Millar finds out what those in the first intake hope to get out of it
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Going for broke
Tayside is not alone in its financial difficulties - a number of other Scottish trusts are grappling with large deficits. Barbara Millar wonders what has gone wrong
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Not there yet
Despite the increasing proportion of women in medicine and the changes they have brought to medical practice, they are still grossly under-represented in areas such as surgery. Barbara Millar reports
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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