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Article

If we want to save more lives, general hospitals must close

The current system, dominated by the general hospital, is outmoded. But are politicians brave enough to dismantle some of those shells?
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 15 November 2012
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Fixing the broken system

Chris Ham and Anna Dixon put forward that case that urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 6 September 2012
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Older people and emergency bed use: Exploring variation

This paper explores factors that might be driving the significant variation in use of hospital beds by patients over 65 admitted as an emergency.
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By Candace Imison et al - 9 August 2012
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Data briefing: Emergency hospital admissions for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions: Identifying the potential for reductions

Our data briefing looks at patterns of admissions for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions and assesses how emergency admissions could be reduced.
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By Yang Tian et al - 3 April 2012
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Polyclinics, polycautious

The King's Fund has scrutinised the dream of polyclinics and urges planners to be cautious.
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By Candace Imison et al - 23 June 2008
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Darzi review must avoid national blueprint to enable best local solutions

The case for change in the health service is irrefutable, argues Niall Dickson, but strong managerial and clinical leadership, astute financial planning and significant changes in working practices will be needed to ensure Lord Darzi's review is truly a 'once in a generation opportunity'.
By Niall Dickson - 28 February 2008
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