NHS to sign up patients for ‘virtual’ A&E in tech revolution
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NHS to sign up patients for ‘virtual’ A&E in tech revolution

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/may/23/birmingham-to-begin-accident-and-emergency-online-chat-service-in-tech-revolution-for-nhs-care By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Exclusive: Patients checking systems will be told by chatbot if they need to go to hospital Millions of patients will be encouraged to use digital technology to assess how ill they are under a groundbreaking initiative by a leading NHS hospital, as part of a drive…

‘There is a stigma in training’: the battle to find mental health workers
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‘There is a stigma in training’: the battle to find mental health workers

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/may/15/battle-to-find-mental-health-workers By Debbie Andolo Recruitment figures for psychiatrists and nurses are poor, although there are signs that things may be starting to shift At first glance the recruitment and retention statistics for the mental health workforce look grim. Vacancies for mental health nursing – the largest staff group in the…

The absurdity of charges hitting NHS doctors from overseas
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The absurdity of charges hitting NHS doctors from overseas

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/may/14/the-absurdity-of-charges-hitting-nhs-doctors-from-overseas By The Guardian News Dr Terry John of the BMA responds to a report that hundreds of medics are thinking of quitting the NHS due to crippling visa and healthcare charges As your article points out, the NHS is in the grip of a crisis, with more than 100,000 vacancies…

Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’
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Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47616486 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent A shortage of cancer doctors will hamper the ability of the NHS to provide cutting-edge care, experts are warning. A Royal College of Radiologists census of 62 major UK cancer centres found more than 7.5% of consultant posts were vacant, with services maintained only by large amounts…

More ‘social prescribers’ to ease pressure on GPs
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More ‘social prescribers’ to ease pressure on GPs

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46999922 By BBC Health News The number of workers trained to prescribe social activities, like exercise groups and art classes, to GP patients who don’t need pills, is set to rise, under NHS England plans. The aim is that “link workers” will support GPs and reduce their workload. A link…