High cost of influenza antiviral drives patients to forgo treatment | Malaysia
THE rising price of antiviral medication for Influenza A is forcing some patients to forgo treatment, with families…
Colchester Hospital mental health patient’s 100-hour wait for bed
Speaking to BBC Essex, Mr Hulme said: “Some aspects of the reports are very disappointing. “We’ve had some…
Strike action by NHS hospital staff reaches 200 days
A strike among specialist health workers is now the longest in NHS history as a group of phlebotomists…
Neil Gray: GP numbers not insufficient for walk-in clinics
However, the Scottish Conservatives have described the plans as a “pre-election stunt” after senior medics warned it had…
NHS waiting list rises for third month in row
The hospital waiting list in England has risen for the third month in a row with experts warning…
‘Possible’ misuse of Oxevision monitoring system, trust admits
Mr Trent was asked about three inquests where the use of Oxevision had been highlighted – the deaths…
Darlington nurses in trans row to face misconduct probes
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will investigate complaints regarding Bethany Hutchison, Lisa Lockey, Annice Grundy and Tracey…
I faced a three-year NHS wait for a hip op
It cost Stephen Pitcher £9,000 to beat the NHS waiting list and be back home in South Wales…
Private equity takeover of hospitals led to rise in Medicare emergency patient deaths, says study | US healthcare
Private equity acquisition of hospitals have led to an increase in deaths among emergency department patients receiving Medicare,…
Willmott Dixon starts first Wave 1 New Hospital Programme job
The firm has broken ground on a £140m Emergency Care Building at Derriford Hospital…
Facebook users react as Wycombe Hospital WON’T have an A&E
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust this week revealed proposals for a £20million landmark six-storey building to replace the ageing…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…