All Research articles – Page 17
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HSJ KnowledgeDawn of the volunteer revolution
Volunteering needs a ‘rebrand’, if its vital role in delivering sustainable healthcare is to be fully realised, believes the chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, writes Daloni Carlisle
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SupplementsHaving role models is key to the future of research
Clinical research should be a ‘real positive’ that helps the career progression of all clinicians
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Why research matters to the people who do it
Looking at the benefits of research on the ground
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'Managers need to release bright staff for research'
Developing new combined clinical and research roles will be part of wider organisational and culture change that the NHS must go through in order to push more of its best people into doing research. Jennifer Trueland reports
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NewsRevealed: DH’s spending review bid for up to £5.6bn IT funding
A Department of Health bid to the government spending review has said the NHS will need up to £5.6bn to deliver its technology plans, HSJhas learned.
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NewsGlobal safe staffing expert questions ‘crazy’ NHS nursing policy
One of the world’s leading experts on nursing and safe staffing has questioned current NHS policies towards nurses and suggested some could even put patients at greater risk.
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NewsNew medical innovation bill ‘potentially dangerous’, warn royal colleges
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has set out ‘real concerns’ over a private member’s bill that seeks to promote access to innovative medical treatments.
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NewsCall for better end of life care training
NHS hospitals risk repeating mistakes during end of life care if they ask staff to rely on formal processes rather than focusing on patient outcomes, HSJ has been told.
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NewsExclusive: High NHS chief executive vacancy rate a 'wake-up call'
More than one in 10 NHS trust chief executive posts are not filled on a permanent basis or will shortly be vacated, new analysis by HSJ shows.
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NewsExclusive: Public thinks seven day services needed for convenience not safety, survey shows
The public’s main interest in NHS seven day working is convenience rather than safety, a new poll indicates.
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CommentIf the government really wants to help it must support NHS staff
Taking a cue from the Samaritans
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NewsAnalysis: GP share of NHS spending falls for third year
The share of the total health budget spent on GP services fell for the third successive year in 2014-15, according to figures from annual accounts. This is despite national NHS leaders’ declared intention to expand primary care.
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NewsMonitor: High bed occupancy to blame for worst A&E performance in a decade
The worst accident and emergency performance against the four hour target in more than 10 years was due to hospitals struggling with very high bed occupancy rates, Monitor has concluded.
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CommentWhy the NHS must evaluate complex service changes
To maximise benefits for patients and minimise costs
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CommentPatients can offer so much more than just feedback
They must be involved in leadership itself
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HSJ LocalHeart of England to ‘boost efficiency’ by pooling patient data
PERFORMANCE: One of the country’s largest acute trusts is to embark on a research project collecting patient data to improve health outcomes across its patch, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNew study into impact of staffing levels on patient care
UK researchers are to begin a new study investigating how the provision of nurses in hospitals affects the care and safety of patients.
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HSJ LocalManchester trust seeks estates partner for £100m-plus investment
COMMERCIAL: A major acute trust in Manchester is seeking a strategic estates partner to transform an Edwardian hospital building into a facility for biomedical research.
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NewsHigh Court rules against regulator in pharma transparency case
A High Court judge has concluded that the Health Research Authority acted unlawfully in applying new transparency rules on pharmaceutical companies carrying out clinical trials.