That investigation revealed that 411,000 letters and crucial medical documents which senior doctors believed had been sent out to GPs and added to patient records, had not been given a final authorisation – so they were sitting on computer systems, and no-one was aware. Source link
Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse. Source link
The healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals. Source link
The NHS has identified RAAC at 41 sites in England but the total may grow as more trusts come forward. Source link
File image for representation. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A situational analysis of childhood cancer care in India has found that services are concentrated at the tertiary level, and there are gaps in the availability of specialised paediatric oncology care in all tertiary hospitals. Additionally, the availability of childhood cancer care services is higher in private … Read more
Kolkata: No more waiting in the serpentine queue for booking OPD tickets in government-run hospitals. The state health department is set to introduce QR scan system for OPD patients in all government medical colleges and district hospitals. The system is likely to be extended to other government health units later. The government had rolled out … Read more
The temperature hits 43C (110F) in Phoenix, Arizona, for a record-breaking 19th straight day. Source link
Now the National Audit Office has analysed the plans and found that, by the definition set out in 2020, the target will be missed, and only 32 will be built in time. The NAO said the government has used a “broad” definition of “new”, which includes refurbishment of existing buildings as well as completely new … Read more
Traces of the bacteria have been found in water on two wards in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. Source link
Prof Mike Bewick’s report highlights new allegations of misogyny and sexual harassment. Source link