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Will our trust in clinicians lend local decisions on restrictions to treatments a new kind of legitimacy? Or will such decisions erode our trust in our local doctor?
Lisa Weaks argues that it is often small community-based charities' understanding of local need and how they work across services that allows them to be so effective.
As doctors are expected to play increasing roles in the commissioning and delivery, it is vital they are prepared for their increased responsibilities early on.
Nick Goodwin looks at whether the Department of Health's integrated care pilots have driven improvements in the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care.
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What more can be done to ensure maternity safety is not compromised and mothers and babies receive the standard of care they deserve?
A Public Accounts Committee report has highlighted the challenges the CQC has faced since it was set up. But are we expecting too much from a quality regulator?
One of the benefits of the UK’s primary care based system is that it keeps patients away from unnecessary admission to hospital – however it may not be succeeding.
How does the Health and Social Care Act differ from Lansley's original plans? And what challenges will the NHS face now as the Act is implemented?
Continuity and co-ordination is essential for safe, effective and high quality care, however for older patients it has fundamental importance.
Is the obsession with organisational structure missing the point? Angela Coulter looks at why NHS organisations need to show leadership in engaging patients.
Nearly two years ago the government consulted on its aim to achieve an ‘Information Revolution’. So what should the new strategy say if it is to start a revolution?
What did we learn during our second International Congress on Telehealth and Telecare?
Many aspects of the NHS reforms have given rise to debate, but one of the most controversial has been whether GPs should have responsibility for commissioning.
Jocelyn Cornwell considers why we need a national framework for patient experience, and why it's so important that we have one now.
While opposition to the Bill has got louder, there has been relatively little debate about the new powers for Monitor and what they will mean in practice.
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Visiting Fellow, Claire Perry gives us an insight into her previous roles in the NHS and the examines the issues surrounding health care in London.
As the Prime Minister's summit on the NHS reforms provides a new focus for debate, Chris Ham considers whether inertia is a bigger threat to the NHS than privatisation.
With huge varieties in spending across the country, David Buck considers the role ACRA must play in distributing budgets for public health.
As policy-makers focus on how integrated care can become a reality in the UK, integration of mental and physical health care should be a key part of the debate.
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With the government's response to the Dilnot report on social care funding weeks away, will the HSC's new report set out a compelling case for social care change?