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CRASH TEST
The government's scanning contract with Alliance Medical was intended to overcome the shortage of staff and equipment in the NHS. But it has not been a smooth ride so far, as Sally Flood explains
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Councils and trusts - a winning partnership
GOOD MANAGEMENT - Joint working between the NHS and local authorities is becoming increasingly important - but remains difficult to achieve. William Little looks at four key areas aiming to break this trend
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NICK SUMMERTON ON 'MINOR CONDITIONS'
Last week as I towelled down the patient, mopped the surgery floor and hung my jacket up to dry I realised that it was a long time since I had syringed ears.
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SIR IAN'S VISION 'WE HAVE A GREAT CHANCE'
'In the past we spent millions developing best practice, and then made implementation optional, ' comments Sir Ian.
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HELEN BEVAN ON CONFRONTING MORTALITY RATES
Across the US, a healthcare quality phenomenon is occurring. The senior leaders of more than 2,000 hospitals (a third of all US hospitals) have publicly signed up to a campaign organised by the Institute of Health Improvement.
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KEN JARROLD BEING A BETTER MANAGER
Q: I do not think the managers in our organisation celebrate successes very well, but when we do try - for example, with staff newsletters - it seems a bit underwhelming. I cannot decide whether doing very local things is the best way, or something more corporate.