All Comment articles – Page 116
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CommentCan we expect nursing associates in the NHS by spring 2017?
With stakes pegged high for public safety, it may be a while till a regulated framework for the new healthcare role is set up in the NHS
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CommentEnglish waits improve slightly in May
There was a slight improvement in elective waiting times in May
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CommentTime to look at the new cards after PM May's big shuffle
Michael White tries to look on the bright side of Boris, Brexit and the new prime minister’s line-up
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CommentForget 'eureka' moments – the real genius lies in marginal gains
Dr Tim O’Hanlon explains why steady advancement is the key to improvement, not a transformational idea or a breakthrough
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CommentWomen have conquered space but gender equality is still one big step away
When gender balance at high profile events doesn’t become a talking point, proper progress will have been made
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CommentThe collaboration challenge in NHS finance
If many finance directors believe in the rationale of STPs, why are they less confident about how they can be achieved?
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CommentBreathlessness campaign could make all the difference in early treatment
The “Be Clear on Cancer” brand is being extended to raise awareness of other diseases
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CommentMore information doesn't create greater transparency - but here's what does
Huge amounts of data don’t in themselves guarantee a safer and better NHS - they need constant challenge
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CommentWhy we still need clinical commissioners
The progress made by CCGs in engaging local clinicians could be lost if we fail to act upon the clinical voice
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CommentWe do have the best ever view of quality: this is what happens next
HSJ asked what the NHS will do with the huge amount of data it has on care quality - here’s the answer
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CommentGive providers what they want – for the sake of finances
Providers need four things from us if they are to win their financial battle
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CommentWe must overcome patients' understandable suspicion about data gathering
The benefits to the public of sharing their health data must be articulated more compellingly if their trust is to be won
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CommentHealth and care sector collaboration can achieve improved efficiency
By partnering with housing services, the NHS can help patients to live healthier and more independent lives
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CommentAll above board: why the need to get STPs right is more compelling than ever
It’s vital that sustainability and transformation plans succeed - and that boards take the job seriously
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CommentUnderstanding Scotland's review of NHS targets
Getting the elective targets right is important, but balancing activity against demand matters more
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CommentNHS funding: What the public thinks
Taking a look at people’s opinion on how the NHS should be tackling its funding problem and meeting performance targets
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CommentDoes integrating care require new workforce roles?
Integrated care requires skills and expertise that exist but are unequally distributed among the workforce
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CommentWe must uphold the positive impacts of EU membership
Important to maintain the positive impacts of EU membership
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CommentGP Forward View is just that – a step forward
The General Practice Forward View is a chance to redefine primary care
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CommentThe legacy of Mary Seacole
Coming after Brexit, a tribute to the pioneering black nurse should offer inspiration in the ongoing battles against racism