For doctors with depression, A&E can be especially tough. I should know
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For doctors with depression, A&E can be especially tough. I should know

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/views-from-the-nhs-frontline/2018/mar/27/depression-doctor-ae-tough-nhs By Ben Janaway A worsening environment in the NHS is taking its toll, and many of us feel we don’t deserve the help that is offered Depression is difficult. And as other passengers know, a hard day or moment can derail you. Working in A&E with depression can be especially hard. In…

NHS IT can’t keep up with health service demands, survey of staff finds
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NHS IT can’t keep up with health service demands, survey of staff finds

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/mar/20/nhs-it-health-service-staff-guardian-survey By Sarah Johnson Six out of ten health professionals who took the Guardian survey say IT systems are not fit for purpose Six out of 10 healthcare professionals believe that NHS IT systems are not fit for purpose, according to survey findings that also show better systems would improve patient care. A Guardian…

As a doctor, I can see that denying NHS care to immigrants is inhumane
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As a doctor, I can see that denying NHS care to immigrants is inhumane

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/12/doctor-nhs-care-government-albert-thompson By Kitty Worthing The government’s charging regime risks costing the lives of thousands of people who can’t pay, such as Albert Thompson, who moved here 44 years ago Last week, the Guardian reported on the case of Albert Thompson, a man who came to London 44 years ago from Jamaica, at a…

NHS under pressure: Crisis worse than last year, doctors warn
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NHS under pressure: Crisis worse than last year, doctors warn

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.itv.com/news/2018-03-12/nhs-under-pressure-crisis-worse-than-last-year-doctors-warn/ By ITV News Nearly two-thirds of doctors say that pressure on the NHS has meant patient safety has deteriorated over the past year, a new report shows. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) found four out of five doctors are worried about the ability of their service to deliver safe…

Children struggle to hold pencils due to too much tech, doctors say

Children struggle to hold pencils due to too much tech, doctors say

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/25/children-struggle-to-hold-pencils-due-to-too-much-tech-doctors-say By Amelia Hill Guardian News Children need opportunities to develop hand strength and dexterity needed to hold pencils Children are increasingly finding it hard to hold pens and pencils because of an excessive use of technology, senior paediatric doctors have warned. An overuse of touchscreen phones and tablets is preventing children’s finger muscles…