David Oliver
CommentBlame or denial will not stop patients catching covid in hospitals
David Oliver shares his insights on hospital-acquired covid-19, how it is reported, why it might happen and realistic approaches to reducing rather than abolishing it.
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Why ‘empty hospitals’ headlines mislead
David Oliver explains how statistics have been picked to portray the pandemic as a ‘scamdemic’ and policy responses as over-reactions in a misrepresentation of hospital admissions and bed occupancy rates
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Gov medical advisors should resign or speak out over England’s failing covid strategy
Regulatory policies need appointment processes and employment contracts which make the freedom to speak out, a genuine independence for medics. By David Oliver
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Care home covid-19 fallout should not create toxic taboos
David Oliver on the need to use more advance care planning for care home residents.
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What went wrong (and right) in hospital discharge for older adults during the pandemic
David Oliver gives his views as an acute hospital doctor regarding dealing with elderly patients during the covid-19 crisis
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The old, disabled and frail have not been written off during covid
The pandemic shows an urgent need for better public understanding of health and care challenges, says David Oliver.
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What Hunt failed to mention in his 25 year vision
He needs to get real about seven day services
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The guidance you can swear by for the 'F' word frailty
A guide for health and social care workers to identify frailty
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Beware the false solutions to the NHS's challenges
There is a glut of questionable statements being made
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Don't let the glut of pilot projects distract from patient safety
New models of care are too fragmented
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More accountability and regulation could punish the system
Accountability could have a negative impact on care workers
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Clinicians aren't 'silent' over care quality – we're leading change
David Oliver hits back at comments from CQC chair David Prior
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Will named clinicians for older people work?
Mr Hunt’s policy should be welcomed with some caution
