The NHS is on the brink of extinction – we need to shout about it
2014 began with a bang with this strongly-worded warning from BMA deputy chairman Kailash Chand. He argued that government policy and privatisation mean the NHS as we know it could be gone in as little as five years if no one speaks up.
I faced burnout working as a GP in the NHS – I had to stop
Jessica Buchan wrote with heartbreaking honesty about the struggles she faced that led to her leaving the medical profession. She advised that doctors need proper management, and structured career breaks.
Why are NHS staff going on strike?
Jeremy Hunt’s refusal to award NHS staff a 1% pay rise led to strikes across the country. We also reported from the picket lines and compiled a gallery explaining members of staff’s personal reasons for taking action.
A friendly introduction can transform a patient’s experience
Kate Granger, a consultant in elderly medicine who was diagnosed with terminal cancer when she was 29, wrote about the #hellomynameis campaign she set up after her hospital experience.
Why we should be concerned about the return of Victorian diseases
Official figures showing a rise in diseases linked to poverty, such as gout, TB, measles, malnutrition and whooping cough are a barometer of failure and neglect, wrote John Middleton, vice president for policy for the UK Faculty of Public Health.
As a nurse I don’t feel equipped to treat patients with mental health problems
Nurses qualify with little training in mental health. Is it surprising that sometimes care falls short as a result, asked an anonymous contributor.
How mobile became mighty in healthcare
These 10 powerful trends emerging in mobile health proved popular for patients, professionals and providers.
Ramadan fast can put Muslims with diabetes at risk
Health professionals are worried about a lack of guidance from religious and health leaders, reported Rachel Pugh.
David Nicholson: we need a new tax to fund the NHS
The former chief executive of NHS England set out four steps to fix health service finances.
Why is mental health such a low priority for the UN?
With mental health issues affecting one in six, it’s time for the UN to update its development goals, suggested Graham Thornicroft and Vikram Patel.
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