All Opinion and blogs articles – Page 56
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CommentWe must spend more on changing behaviour
Behavioural change can improve health and be cost effective
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CommentPodcast: Why patient safety should be top priority
Peter Homa responds to the Francis report
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CommentPodcast: 'Do we have enough skilled NHS managers?'
Roger Taylor of Dr Foster responds to Robert Francis’ report
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CommentPodcast: 'Commissioners have to deliver quality care'
Judith Smith responds to the Francis report
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CommentMichael White: new thinking on hospital closures
The public and MPs are at odds over hospitals like Lewisham
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CommentReal policy dilemma is about spending, not saving
The future debate will be between more tax or more private healthcare
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CommentPodcast: Mike Farrar on why patients should be at the heart of solution
Mike Farrar responds to the Francis report
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CommentStrong leadership is the right response to Francis
Actions will be more important than words
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BlogsWhat the Francis report means for mental healthcare
The Francis report’s recommendations will have a huge impact on all parts of the NHS, not least mental health services, says Sean Duggan.
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CommentThe latest in a long line of scandals
“Whatever Francis recommends, my fear is it’s three years too late”
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Blogs
Commissioning board changes '18-week wait' penalties
The NHS Commissioning Board has made a small, but significant and welcome, change to the penalties for breaching 18-week waits.
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BlogsEvidence, not newspaper exaggeration, should direct debates about care quality
The Foundation Trust Network has evidence The Sunday Telegraph’s story about “dangerously low staffing levels” at NHS hospitals has been greatly exaggerated, as FTN chief executive Chris Hopson explains.
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Blogs
Francis will likely say parts of the NHS aren’t good with people
One of the messages from the Francis report on Wednesday will be that the NHS needs to focus more on people.
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CommentWe need to have belief in a paperless NHS
Not everyone has been convinced about the benefits of the tech revolution
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CommentA vison for better mental healthcare
Acceptance, choice and dignity should be central to care
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CommentSally Gainsbury: putting a stopper on bungs
The DH and Monitor are in a quandry over EU competition rules
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LeaderCCGs' financial fears resurface
Leaders’ “worst dream” of recurring deficits is far from over.
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CommentMichael White: Burnham's big leap
Burnham’s plans for the NHS finally embrace social care and its implications
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Blogs
Money can't buy an all-star team
High-performing teams are rarely created but they evolve when all memebrs share responsibility, support their colleagyes and take it in turns to lead