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New rules for treating erectile disfunction on the NHS came into force this week. Triggered by the debate over Viagra, they restrict a number of drug treatments to men with one of 12 conditions. The rules will be reviewed after a year.
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No draft dodging: 'bold targets' and more
The white paper bears a striking resemblance to a late draft published in HSJ last month.
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Short cuts BMA pushes for children's commissioner post
The British Medical Association has called for the government to establish an independent children's commissioner in a bid to improve the UK's 'poor record' on child health. A BMA report says the UK ranks 18th in a table of countries for deaths in early childhood, while social inequalities are 'marked' ...
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DoH gets key role in bid to stop violence
The Department of Health will have a key role to play in the government's £6m campaign to tackle violence against women, according to ministers.
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The big eight: high-level values that give the NHS its 'moral basis'
Health 'Many people take risks with their health, either by engaging in unhealthy lifestyles, or by undertaking risky sporting activity... It is a measure of the value placed on good health, rather than it being simply a matter of personal choice, that we often try to persuade such people of ...
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Angry BMA votes to increase its opposition to PFI
The British Medical Association has voted to increase its opposition to the private finance initiative, following concessions won in Scotland, where the scheme has been vigorously opposed.
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Delayed white paper is 'weak on action'
The launch of the much-delayed public health white paper drew sighs of relief from public health directors and campaigners.