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The public are ambivalent about their medical data going to private companies, and missteps could erode vital trust.
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The NHS, like many other health systems, is still dealing with the effects of COVID-19 but the challenges it faces predate the pandemic.
Around 80% of teenagers in England already receive the HPV vaccine.
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Current vaccination and screening programmes mean England is already on track.
Paramedics working in Melbourne during the pandemic.
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Research on both sides of the globe shows that unmanageable workloads is the main reason why many ambulance service staff are considering quitting the profession.
The NHS recommends using water heated to at least 70C for mixing with formula powder.
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New research finds that 85% of formula preparation machines tested were dispensing water that did not appear to reach NHS recommended temperatures for preparing bottles of formula.
A member of the media outside the Countess of Chester Hospital during the Lucy Letby trial in August 2023.
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The often long and complex nature of corporate manslaughter investigations means that prosecutions can take years, if they happen at all.
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When hospital and GP staff do not reflect the population they serve, patients’ health suffers.
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Nearly two-thirds of female surgeons in the UK have been sexually harassed.
Martha’s Rule would empower patients and their families to call for treatment reviews and formal second opinions.
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Although patients in England have a right to ask for a second opinion, there’s no legal requirement for doctors to provide one.
Autism health passports were designed with the aim of achieving more equitable access to healthcare for autistic people.
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Autism health passports are a tool designed to help autistic people access healthcare more easily.
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New research shows that breastfeeding rates peaked in 2020, a time of strict COVID restrictions.
Repeated complaints were made about Letby’s presence during unexplained infant deaths.
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Regulating NHS managers would ensure they’re held to account for their decisions and actions.
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As humans, we want a rational explanation to help us understand why someone would commit these horrific crimes.
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A medical lawyer explains what a parent can expect when their newborn requires specialist care on a neonatal ward.
Almost two-thirds of UK adults aged 65 and over possess two or more long-term health conditions.
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People who developed diabetes, psychosis and congestive heart failure, in that order, experienced the largest reduction in life expectancy
Healthcare professionals can play a vital role in identifying and helping people who are experiencing domestic abuse.
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New research linking police and healthcare data shows that victims of domestic abuse are detectable before the involvement of the police.
Most medicines are safe for most breastfed babies, while serious harm to infants is rare.
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Not enough data is being collected about the impact taking prescription medication has on breastfeeding.
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About 35% of people in England faced some form of disruption to healthcare access during the pandemic.
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A strong commitment to improving things for the existing nursing workforce in the UK is essential to addressing this issue.
Autistic people often don’t receive the correct healthcare to meet their needs.
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A review of government services has found that autistic people are being failed in health, education, employment, poverty and housing.