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Change in vaccination process could see rural patients missing out
As reported by the BBC, a new way of giving out vaccinations in the Highlands runs the risk of seeing those in rural areas miss keep reading
Month: April 2019
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Late pregnancy scans could lessen risks and save NHS money
As reported by the Shropshire Star, scanning pregnant women at 36 weeks could help identify breech babies early and cut down risks – as well keep reading
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Practice guide to FGM
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a growing problem in the UK. We speak to independent charity Forward about what practices can do to tackle FGM keep reading
Management
Female genital mutilation explained
Between October and December 2018 new cases of FGM were added to the NHS’ experimental statistics data set. This barbaric and illegal practice is still keep reading
Health & Patient Care
People under 40 with type 2 diabetes face excess risk of CVD
People under 40 who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease People under the age of 40 diagnosed keep reading
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BMA demands Shared Parental Leave entitlement is extended to all NHS staff
Hospital doctor leaders have written to the health secretary expressing ‘deep concerns’ over exclusion from enhanced pay for shared parental leave The heads of BMA keep reading
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Four must-have leadership qualities
Tenacity is more important than brilliance, says international consultant Richard Trevino II. In this article he outlines four qualities leaders must have to be successful. keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Out-of-area mental health treatments put patients at risk, BMA says
The BMA has stated that continued out-of-area placements for mental health services put patients at risk According to the latest NHS Digital report – which keep reading
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Abortion services in England must be more consistent, NICE says
As reported by the BBC, NICE has stated that abortion services in England must be more consistent The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence keep reading
Management
A&E departments still struggling after tough winter
As reported by the BBC, A&E departments are still struggling to meet targets after a hard winter After a difficult winter, NHS A&E departments are keep reading