External contributors – Page 57
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CommentIs 'Gold Command' the right way to manage the NHS's response to covid?
In an environment where the evidence is changing rapidly and new standard operating procedures are developed every few days, transparent, timely and inclusive communication is essential. By Dr Ahmed Seedat, Dr Oliver Johnson and Dr Elizabeth Tissingh.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Nostalgia and political power aren’t what they used to be
Andy Cowper on the government’s mysterious obesity strategy, Jeremy Hunt’s letter on NHS test and trace, and the shortcomings of a “world-beating” antibody testing.
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CommentThe ‘little ship’ at risk from the rise of integrated care systems
Bob Phillips tracks the progress of Kingston’s coordinated care, its operational impetus and future prospects.
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CommentClosing the gaps between primary and secondary mental health
With demand for mental health support expected to rise due to covid-19, there has never been a more important time to put primary mental health care at the heart of the NHS. By Andy Bell and Beccy Baird
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Comment'Scared, but not alone': caring for staff during covid-19
Annie Laverty summarises seven core needs of staff that emerged during the coronavirus pandemic
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CommentDon’t blame agency staff for spreading covid
Temporary workers will always be needed in the sector, and covid-19 has proven the unique value that healthcare recruiters and agency staff bring. By Neil Carberry
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CommentImproving end-of-life care outcomes in North East Essex
Dr Karen Chumbley, Mark Jarman-Howe, Dr Tim Wilson and Erica Isonpart describe their journey of implementing a population-health approach to end-of-life care in North East Essex
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CommentProof that virtual clinics can reduce waiting lists
A pilot project demonstrates that investment in proactive specialist referral management and virtual clinics can significantly reduce waiting lists, write Rama Vancheeswaran and others
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CommentCovid-19: lessons for hospital building programmes
As lockdown restrictions are eased, attention is turning to economic recovery and the government’s manifesto commitment to build 40 new hospitals.
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CommentProfessional boundaries are hampering the care of covid patients
Can we now create a space for interprofessional learning, where trust and respect are born and where clinical skills and clinical reasoning is shared between our professional tribes, asks Lucy Brock
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CommentFor those with dementia there are worse things than covid-19
Families of people living with dementia need to be allowed to be their care givers even as strict infection-control protocols are being followed, writes Julia Jones
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CommentThe NHS’ approach to waiting list management needs urgent reform
The NHS needs a framework that prioritises patient safety and supports the equitable prioritisation of patients in different settings, with different diagnoses, and even under the care of different trusts. By Rowan Wathes, Arup Nath and Catherine Urch
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Briefing against the Sun King as the Blame Olympics churns on
Andy Cowper on government’s attempt to “take back” commissioning power and continual briefing over tensions between NHS England and the health department
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CommentElective waits topped 34 weeks in May
An enormous and invisible backlog is building up during covid, as referrals are delayed. By Rob Findlay
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Comment'A slave master situation': the lived experiences of NHS BAME staff
Tackling race inequalities will require commitment for the long haul, with locally engaged leadership and staff, including stronger allyship from white leaders and staff. By Shilpa Ross
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Comment'Sometimes you need a jolt': how covid made going digital urgent
Samantha Allen and Beth Lawton outline how placing digital at the centre of Sussex Partnership’s response to the pandemic has helped it transform services and deliver real benefits to patients and staff
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CommentA difficult balancing act lies ahead for Matt Hancock
About to complete two years at the DHSC this week, Matt Hancock’s in-tray for the third year looks particularly challenging in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Richard Sloggett
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CommentNHS must play its part in the economic recovery too
Michael Wood shares NHS Confederation’ five-point plan for every system - offering leadership, guidance and practical support.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: When in doubt, ignore
Andy Cowper gives the lowdown on the government’s bungled handling of the covid-19 pandemic