All articles by Rebecca Evans – Page 5
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Leader
Strategic health authority chiefs bring a new flavour to the NHS
After many months, we once again have a full complement of strategic health authority chief executives, even if one of them has been given the honour of being made temporary flu czar (news, page 7).
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Leader
Mid Staffordshire: improvement must be routine, not just the result of a scandal
In his report into the lessons to be learned from the failures at Mid Staffordshire foundation trust, national primary care director David Colin-Thomé concluded that responsibility lies firmly with the management board and staff.
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Leader
NHS quality improvement needs patient choice data
One year after the introduction of free choice, early analysis suggests some patients are using their right to choose the hospital at which they are treated.
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News
Mid Staffs reports: new duties on NHS to prove patient involvement
The government has announced that NHS organisations will have to publish information that proves they are involving patients to prevent a repeat of the failures at Mid Staffordshire foundation trust.
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News
Rose Gibb judgement is 'the right decision', says Maidstone chief
The chief executive of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells trust has welcomed the High Court judgement that it did not breach its former chief executive Rose Gibb’s contract.
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News
Shock Rose Gibb court judgement
Rose Gibb has lost her claim against Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells trust for breach of contract.
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News
Whooping cough making a 'dramatic comeback', warn Liberal Democrats
Diseases such as whooping cough and scarlet fever are making a “dramatic comeback”, the Liberal Democrats have warned.
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News
Conservatives to let patients choose individual consultant
The Conservatives have set out their intention to give patients more choice over the individual clinician providing their treatment.
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News
NHS Employers appoints head of employment services
NHS Employers has appointed Karen Charman as its head of employment services.
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Comment
Media Watch: 'Forget the smears, this one was old fashioned political spin'
Easter: for many the chance to enjoy a relaxing four day break. For health secretary Alan Johnson and his shadow Andrew Lansley, seemingly the ideal time to don political boxing gloves and engage in a little sparring. A warm-up when fewer people than usual are paying attention, perhaps?
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News
Camden PCT given information warning
Camden primary care trust has been given until the end of the month to improve the security of personal information it holds or risk being held in contempt of court.
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News
NHS told to help staff get healthier
NHS organisations have been told to follow private companies’ example to help their staff get fitter - and save the health service an estimated £1bn a year.
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Leader
No excuses in this new era of regulation
With the Care Quality Commission going live next Wednesday, the Healthcare Commission has published a swathe of reports before its demise.
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Leader
Now stress levels are down, take the time to talk to staff
The results of this year’s staff survey give managers - and the rest of the NHS - much to feel proud of and some obvious areas for improvement.
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News
Camden PCT faces data penalty
Camden primary care trust has been given until the end of the month to improve the security of personal information it holds or risk being held in contempt of court.
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News
Oxford college principal appointed Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals chair
Dame Fiona Caldicott has been appointed chairman of Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals trust.
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News
Detailed care record legality challenged
The NHS detailed care record and the secondary uses service are among two public sector databases deemed “almost certainly illegal” in a report by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust.
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Community
Media Watch: Sir Liam's proposals to cut binge drinking
One can’t help but feel sorry for Sir Liam Donaldson. Britain’s “top doctor”, in theory the living, breathing exemplar of the Department of Health’s desire to have more clinical leaders, has been royally hung out to dry.
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News
Scottish cancer centres lead on high-tech radiotherapy
All of Scotland’s cancer centres are to be allocated money to provide high-tech radiotherapy.
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News
Government boosts flu pandemic drug stockpile
The government has awarded contracts to double supplies of antiviral drugs to treat pandemic flu.