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The Dr Foster data debate

Anna Dixon comments on the recent controversy stirred up by the publication of Dr Foster's latest mortality figures.
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By Anna Dixon - 2 December 2009
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Who wants to talk about it? The future delivery of end-of-life care

Health professionals must be able to talk openly about death and dying if end-of-life care in England is to improve, says Rachael Addicott.
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By Rachael Smithson - 19 November 2009
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Is the time now right to integrate health and social care?

Integrating the commissiong health and social care should drive new means of delivery that reflect the needs of those using services rather than those who provide them.
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By Niall Dickson - 4 November 2009
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Will payments linked to patient experience improve quality?

Andy Burnham recently announced that hospital payments will be linked to patient experience at service level. Will this help to improve quality?
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By Veena Raleigh - 23 September 2009
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Making markets work for patients: are commissioners up for it?

John Appleby considers whether we really understand how complex and difficult managing a market for commissioning in the NHS is going to be.
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By John Appleby - 29 May 2009
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PROMs: counting what matters most to patients

The introduction of patient-reported outcome measures has the potential to transform health care. But NHS leaders must move quickly to engage staff and patients.
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By John Appleby - 9 February 2009
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