All Legal articles – Page 70
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HSJ KnowledgeThe impact of the better care fund on CCGs explained
Diverting billions into integrated care has huge implications
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NewsDoctors warned of amorous advances
Doctors could be the target of “unwanted advances” because of websites that objectify healthcare workers, a medical defence organisation has warned.
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NewsWarning over cancer drug loophole
A loop hole in European law is denying thousands of children potentially life-saving cancer drugs, experts claim.
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NewsVasco-Knight suspended with immediate effect
The chief executive of South Devon Healthcare Foundation Trust, who was accused of “nepotism” by two whistleblowers, has been suspended with immediate effect.
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NewsGroups raise concerns about fundamental standards
A body representing health charities has warned that draft “fundamental standards” being consulted on by the Department of Health could be “a backward step” for person centred care.
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NewsExclusive: Mid Staffs nurses launch High Court appeal over ban
Two former Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust nurses who were struck off for altering altering accident and emergency waiting times are to launch a High Court bid to overturn their ban.
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NewsFGM data must be submitted by NHS
NHS hospitals will have to submit data on the number of girls and women who have suffered female genital mutilation, the government has announced.
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HSJ KnowledgeHSJ launches Insight and Influence leadership channel
Advice to help leaders chart difficult waters
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HSJ KnowledgeA lawyer's view of health and social care integration
How to ensure smooth care coordination
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NewsTrust 'hid nepotism claim' against national equalities chief
South Devon Healthcare Foundation Trust attempted to cover up a report that contained accusations of “nepotism” against its chief executive, who also holds a major NHS England role, a tribunal has found.
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NewsJudicial review to take place into 'do not resuscitate' policy
A judicial review will examine whether the lack of a national policy on ‘do not resuscitate’ notices is illegal, following a Court of Appeal ruling.
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HSJ Local£4.5m payout for brain injury girl
A 10-year-old girl who suffered a catastrophic brain injury shortly after her birth is to receive £4.5m in compensation.
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HSJ LocalBoy 'should have received high dependency care', inquest hears
A four-year-old boy who died following major heart surgery on a controversial hospital ward should have been receiving high-dependency care when he suffered a cardiac arrest, an inquest heard on Wednesday.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhat the new Defamation Act means for the NHS
Changes in the law will affect how legal claims are made
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HSJ LocalLegal challenge issued over £16m service tender
COMMERCIAL: A clinical commissioning group is facing a legal challenge over the procurement of £16.6m in services using the innovative prime contractor model.
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NewsHeart guidance 'could save lives'
Coroners could help save the lives of hundreds of people by telling bereaved family members to get themselves screened for inherited heart conditions, a charity has said.