High hospital death rates exposed Standards of care at 14 hospital trusts with the worst death rates in England are to be laid bare in an official report later. BBC News
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Tuesday, 16 July 2013
National audit of dementia care in general hospitals 2012-13
National audit of dementia care in general hospitals 2012-13 This second report of the National Audit of Dementia has identified continuing problems in the quality of care received by people with dementia in hospitals in England and Wales. It shows that less than half of hospital executive boards are routinely involved in reviewing hospital performance data on quality of care received by people with dementia, and two in five hospitals do not provide dementia awareness training to new staff. Problems with the quality of information and communication are also an issue. It also shows that several aspects of care have improved since the first report in 2011.
What's the best way to teach care and compassion?
What's the best way to teach care and compassion? Sheffield Hallam University has introduced augmented reality when teaching students clinical and non-technical skills.
Following the publication of the Francis report earlier this year, healthcare professionals across the service faced heightened scrutiny over their ability to show empathy and care to their patients.
Pricing scandal sees NHS pay £89 for cod-liver oil capsules
Pricing scandal sees NHS pay £89 for cod-liver oil capsules Taxpayers are being charged up to 40 times the usual cost for common over-the-counter products being prescribed by NHS doctors.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Calls to mental health helpline rise by 50%
Calls to mental health helpline rise by 50% The number of calls to mental health charity Mind’s helpline has increased by 50 per cent in the past year with many callers now presenting “acute and complex” problems stemming from severe financial worries. The Independent
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