Monday 15 April 2013
NHS 'not sharing doctor complaints'
NHS 'not sharing doctor complaints': Research by the BBC finds a number of NHS trusts are not referring details of poor care to the doctors' regulator. BBC News
Parkinson's discrimination revealed
Parkinson's discrimination revealed: Nearly half of the people with Parkinson's disease face regular discrimination, such as having their symptoms mistaken for drunkenness, research shows. BBC News
The Francis report mustn’t be neglected, says Michelle Mitchell
The Francis report mustn’t be neglected, says Michelle Mitchell: The pace of the news cycle may already have made the Francis report feel like yesterday’s news or a flash in the pan. But nothing could be further from the truth. We know that the issues of poor, undignified care and neglect that prompted the report are the cause for sober reflection among many people … Continue reading »
NHS Voices
NHS Voices
Skin cancer twice as bad as previous estimates
Skin cancer twice as bad as previous estimates:
Skin cancer is now nearly as prevalent as all other cancers put together, with more than 200,000 basal cell skin cancers treated with surgery a year. New research has found that, over the past decade, there has been an 80 per cent rise in cases of the skin cancer which are treated with surgery alone. But doctors who carried out the study warn that official government skin cancer figures seriously underestimate the true levels. With costs of treating each case of this form of skin cancer estimated at around £1,000, the financial burden to the NHS could be more than £200m a year. The Independent
Skin cancer is now nearly as prevalent as all other cancers put together, with more than 200,000 basal cell skin cancers treated with surgery a year. New research has found that, over the past decade, there has been an 80 per cent rise in cases of the skin cancer which are treated with surgery alone. But doctors who carried out the study warn that official government skin cancer figures seriously underestimate the true levels. With costs of treating each case of this form of skin cancer estimated at around £1,000, the financial burden to the NHS could be more than £200m a year. The Independent
Bring it on: 40 ways to support patient leadership
Bring it on: 40 ways to support patient leadership: This guide explains what patient leadership means, as well as the role and purpose of patient leaders. It aims to help NHS organisations foster patient leadership by providing descriptions of key concepts, examples, case studies, tools (such as self-assessment frameworks and checklists), top tips and useful background material.
National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care
National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care: This guidance sets out the principles and processes of the National Framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care. It has been revised to reflect the new NHS framework and structures created by the Health and Social Act 2012, effective from the 1st of April 2013. The associated tools (a checklist, decision support tool and fast
track pathway tool), which are designed to assist clinicians and practitioners with the decision making process, have also been revised accordingly.
track pathway tool), which are designed to assist clinicians and practitioners with the decision making process, have also been revised accordingly.
'Meltdown' in 111 helpline as calls closed in error
'Meltdown' in 111 helpline as calls closed in error: Leaked report shows evidence of a "meltdown" in the 111 NHS helpline for out-of-hours care.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
NHS watchdog under fire over baby deaths
NHS watchdog under fire over baby deaths: The NHS watchdog is to face fresh criticism next week over its supervision of a hospital where the deaths of at least eight babies are now under investigation by police amid accusations of a cover-up.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
'Psychiatric Asbos' were an error says key advisor
'Psychiatric Asbos' were an error says key advisor:
Controversial powers to treat mental health patients in the community while seriously curtailing their freedoms have been criticised by one of their strongest supporters. The Independent
Controversial powers to treat mental health patients in the community while seriously curtailing their freedoms have been criticised by one of their strongest supporters. The Independent
Measles outbreak could spread and hit London and North most, expert warns
Measles outbreak could spread and hit London and North most, expert warns:
The measles outbreak gripping South Wales could spread to other parts of Britain, with London and the North particularly vulnerable, a leading expert warned tonight. The Independent
The measles outbreak gripping South Wales could spread to other parts of Britain, with London and the North particularly vulnerable, a leading expert warned tonight. The Independent
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