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Mobile Hospital Units Roll Out 11 August, 2011 Mobile hospital units can now host complex medical and surgical procedures, giving hospitals an enticing new option. But do these flexible vehicles represent the future of healthcare? Chris... > read more

Lifeline: Care for the Elderly 31 May, 2011 Recent reports of neglect of elderly patients have damaged the reputation of the UK health sector. Sarah Blackman speaks to industry experts to find out what went wrong and how they are trying...

Cardiac Surgery in the Age of IT 12 January, 2011 Robotic surgical assistants have received a great deal of attention in the last few years. But can robotics improve the outcomes of cardiac surgeries, some of the most complex procedures in...

Reaction Stations 18 November, 2010 Using contrast media is far from a black and white decision. Administering radiologists need to know what to check for to determine if a patient is at risk of an adverse reaction and how to...

A Patient Wait: Single-Sex Hospital Accommodation 28 October, 2010 After a decade of protests, are UK hospitals finally ready to eliminate mixed-sex accommodation? Sarah Blackman...

Missing Persons: Absenteeism in Nursing 06 October, 2010 The nursing profession has seen many improvements, but nurses' day-to-day role still poses many major health risks. These can lead to long-term illness, stress, injury and in some cases,...

The Evolution of Patient-Centred Care 25 August, 2010 Approaches to achieving truly patient-centred care continue to evolve. Catherine Park looks at some UK...

A Heavy Burden: Obesity in the Hospital 12 August, 2010 With waistlines expanding and hospital budgets contracting, obesity is placing growing pressure on healthcare. Chris Lo explores the ways in which modern hospitals are...

Tracking Change with RFID 01 April, 2010 As workloads continue to increase and cost pressures persist, organisations are investigating RFID technology. It has the potential to improve patient care and safety through the...

Spreading the Holiday Cheer for Children 23 December, 2009 The festive period is a challenging but rewarding time for the hospital sector, especially where children are concerned. Alex Hawkes finds out how the UK's children's wards keep children...

A Dignified End of Life 08 December, 2009 End-of-life care is a growing area of concern. Frances Penwill-Cook looks at how a little communication can improve care and reduce...

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