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HEALTH TOPIC

Medical professionalism
We are running a series of events for medical students to explore the wider issues involved in becoming a doctor.

Under One Roof: Will polyclinics deliver integrated care?
Drawing on published information and original research, this report asks whether the polyclinic model will improve the quality and accessibility of health care and deliver costs savings?
Date: June 2008
Realising the Benefits? Assessing the Implementation of Agenda for Change
Has Agenda for Change achieved its ambitious objectives of reforming pay, developing new ways of working and delivering better care? Using key national informants and case studies in 10 NHS trusts, this paper assesses the implementation.
Date: July 2007

Do doctors have a future?
Niall Dickson, Steve Dewar and colleagues discuss the future of doctors and medical professionalism in the NHS.
Date: April 2007 Journal ref: The Lancet, vol 369, pp 1405
It's productivity, stupid
Niall Dickson reflects on the results of a survey by HSJ into what health care managers really think about government policy interventions.
Date: March 2007 Journal ref: The Guardian, Wednesday March 7, 2007
Niall Dickson on the future of the NHS workforce
Niall Dickson explains why workforce planning in health is a nightmare.
Date: January 2007 Journal ref: Evening Standard, 4 January 2007, Page 6
A bad case of pre-operative nerves external site
They are better paid and more numerous than ever. No wonder health service staff are jittery - Jim Buchan looks at the the government's record of recruiting extra staff to the NHS, and the impact of new pay deals.
Date: April 2006 Publication: Guardian