John Coakley
Dr John Coakley is medical director of Homerton University Hospitals foundation trust.
CommentResponding to the European working time directive
The European working time directive provides an opportunity to reassess how junior doctors are trained in the NHS, writes John Coakley
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John Coakley on NHS targets
Most clinicians hate targets and view them as something that obstructs clinical care. However, it seems they have worked.
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John Coakley on the quest for medical leadership
There seems to be an increasing demand for clinical, and in particular medical, leadership. Lord Darzi's next stage review recommendations and the reviews of healthcare being conducted across strategic health authorities will not work without it.
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John Coakley on improving the patient experience
How can we improve customer care in the NHS? It is obviously important to seek the views of users of the service, its staff and the general public.