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NHS 'is not putting patient needs first'

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:29:19 +0000

The NHS is failing to meet patient needs because of cost-cutting and bureaucracy, a commentator has said.

Two hospitals told to improve standards of care

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:06:23 +0000

Two UK hospitals have only been allowed to register with the CQC with conditions imposed upon them.

Clinical negligence claims

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:15:00 +0000

While most people would trust that the doctors and nurses taking care of them are doing so to the best of their ability, this is unfortunately sometimes not the case and can lead to a clinical negligence claim being made.

Permanent health insurance policies 'should have liberal terms'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:19:38 +0000

People choosing permanent health insurance should pay close attention to the criteria for making a successful claim, a commentator has said.

Diabetes patients 'more concerned about pain symptoms than doctors'

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:21:12 +0000

About one-third of doctors and their patients with diabetes do not see eye to eye on the most important health conditions to manage, a new study has found

Consumers 'confused about permanent health insurance'

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:20:47 +0000

Consumers are struggling to claim for even the most basic serious injuries or illnesses because of unclear permanent health insurance policies.

Breakthrough heart scanner will allow earlier diagnosis

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:45:03 +0000

A new heart scanner will significantly improve the process of diagnosing heart conditions.

ME sufferers 'often do not get the right treatment'

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:39:01 +0000

ME sufferers often do not get the right treatment because their symptoms can be associated with a number of other illnesses, an expert has said.

Education 'is key to managing fibromyalgia'

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:39:24 +0000

Every woman with fibromyalgia should begin by educating themselves about the condition, an expert has said.

Muscular dystrophy patients reveal NHS failings

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:09:55 +0000

A cross-party group of Welsh politicians is meeting today to discuss failures by the NHS to effectively treat muscular dystrophy patients.

Study reveals effects of myotonic muscular dystrophy

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:17:11 +0000

A study has revealed new findings about the effects of myotonic muscular dystrophy.

Personal injury claims rise in Ireland

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:17:19 +0000

Irish insurance firms paid out €200 million (£175 million) in personal injury claims last year, new research shows.

High obesity levels raise stroke risk

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:16 +0000

Researchers have found that obese people are at greater risk of having a stroke.

Heart attack victims who have ECGs 'are treated faster'

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:30:12 +0000

Researchers have found that people experiencing chest pain who have electrocardiogram (ECG) assessments prior to arriving at hospital are likely to be treated quicker.

Impact of accident claims proposals 'not yet clear'

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:06:24 +0000

The impact of new proposals for altering civil litigation costs in personal injury and medical negligence cases is not yet clear, a civil solicitor has said.