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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/26/nhs-england-patient-safety-alert-sepsis By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Patient safety alert issued after 100 people died in 2017 when their failing health was not recognised Hospitals and ambulance services have been told to get better at identifying patients at risk of dying after 100 people died last year when their failing health was not recognised….
This article was taken from: By Cancer Research Six in seven women with a family history of breast cancer opt out of taking tamoxifen as a preventative measure, according to a study funded by Cancer Research UK and published (link is external)in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment *. “It’s vital more work is done to understand these barriers, improve treatments and ensure doctors…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/24/hospitals-miss-dementia-even-already-diagnosed/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor Dementia is being missed by hospital doctors in four in ten cases, research shows. The study by University College London Hospital found medical staff are routinely treating patients without realising that they had been diagnosed with dementia. Researchers said the failure to properly record their illness meant vulnerable elderly…
This article was taken from: http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2018-04-23/nhs-bursary-for-student-nurses-and-midwives-will-continue-in-wales/ By ITV News Student nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, (including those who rehabilitate people with disabilities or special needs) will still be able to apply for bursaries in Wales if they are starting their studies in September 2019. The incoming students must commit to working in Wales for up…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/nhs-reorganisation-could-threaten-patient-safety-11344619 By Paul Kelso, Health Correspondent NHS England says Accountable Care Organisations will target funds and services more effectively. Proposed changes to the way NHS services are provided in England will be challenged at the High Court in Leeds today. Campaigners are bringing a judicial review of plans to create new regional…