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After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »
Research by new longevity think tank Phoenix Insights reveals millions at risk of struggling later in life without fresh interventions Data from inaugural Longer Lives Index finds over 10 million people fear their ability to stay in work up to retirement 7 million people expect to rely significantly on money from friends and family in… Read more »
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Diagnostic tests and scans must be improved if NHS trusts are to meet next year’s target of ensuring all patients are treated within 18 weeks of referral, a new report warns. A review of diagnostic services by the Healthcare Commission finds that although waiting times for CT and MRI scans in particular are improving, many… Read more »
The government’s ten-year cancer strategy must be revised to take account of health service reforms, new technology and an ageing population, a think tank has warned. Research by the King’s Fund finds that although the cancer plan launched in 2000 has led to significant improvements in cancer care on the NHS, it must be updated…. Read more »
