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Half the battle
leadership: The government is firmly committed to involving the private sector in the NHS.But commercial managers could find themselves at a disadvantage.Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe and John Alban-Metcalfe report
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First the good news. . .
wait watcher: The reduction of the 15-month wait revealed in the latest official figures is welcome. But progress on meeting other targets is less encouraging, warns John Yates
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Days like this
Labour would make HAs fund aftercare. . Glasgow board agrees 'patient hotel'. . Trust federation snubbed. . Special hospitals complaints shake-up
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Scaling new heights
From April, dentists will have a formal role within primary care trusts.Could it be the first step in treating the decay of NHS dental services? Paul Smith reports
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Sock it to 'em
Combative, principled and with an eye for detail - Jennifer Trueland finds out what makes the Scottish health minister tick
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Live and kicking
A chief executive who laid himself bare to staff questioning online believes webchats could be a effective way to communicate with staff. Is he right, asks Ann McGauran
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The best of both worlds
long-term care: By joining forces with a housing association, one trust has been able to provide long-term care in purpose-built accommodation and retain clinical responsibility for patients. Diana Carne and colleagues report
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In development
my brilliant career - health promotion The new primary care trust public health role should extend the opportunities for health promotion. Ann Dix talks to one manager who has made the transition
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Spare a thought for the unsung heroes of our hospital operating theatres
Letters NHS staff recognition