First step in aligning NHS and private data
Pilot studies have been launched for the first comprehensive national dataset of ‘whole practice’ information for doctors and hospitals providing both NHS and private hospital care in England. This is seen as an important step forward for The Acute Data Alignment Programme (ADAPt) which will see private healthcare data integrated into NHS […]...
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From professional to patient
With 58% of doctors now suffering from some form of anxiety or depression – and 46% saying their condition...
United front needed
We continue our regional round-up of PPU progress with a review by Philip Housden of the 15 NHS West Midlands...
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An apology can defuse an error
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Do I buy a house via my firm?
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How do we collate the huge amount of data?
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Staff problems after lockdown
Doctor employers face ongoing staff management challenges as lockdown restrictions ease. Lucy Miles and Isobel Davis highlight some areas needing consideration. Managing...
The nameplate is just the start of it
New independent practitioners will want to avoid attracting unwanted attention from the GMC and other regulators. Mr Jerard Ross looks...
Servant of two masters
Difficulties can arise when a clinician works both in the NHS and privately. Dr Heidi Mounsey looks at a potential...