By The Health Foundation (June 2012)
This report explores the main form of interaction between a patient and a clinician – the consultation. It uncovers the anxieties that both parties may feel, with doctors and patients each having their own concerns.
By Centre for Innovation in Health Management (July 2012)
This report forms stage one of a two– part inquiry. Here, we bring together a number of discussions with doctors, managers, policy–makers and academics
to give a detailed picture of what good relationships look like and how they work. Stage two will explore what these findings mean for policy, the design of health services and the wider healthcare system.
By The Information Centre for Health and Social Care (August 2012)
This statistical report presents a range of information on smoking which is drawn together from a variety of sources. The report aims to present a broad picture of health issues relating to smoking in England and covers topics such as smoking prevalence, habits, behaviours and attitudes among adults and school children, smoking-related ill health and mortality and smoking-related costs.
By National Quality Board (2012)
This report sets out how quality will be maintained and improved in the new health system. It focuses predominantly on how the new system should prevent, identify and respond to serious failures in quality. This report is in draft form and the NQB are inviting comments until 30th September 2012. The NQB will publish a final version, once it has been able to consider any relevant conclusions, findings and recommendations from the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry.
By MHRA (2012)
These regulations simplify medicines legislation whilst maintaining strong and effective safeguards for public health. They replace much of the Medicines Act 1968 and around 200 statutory instruments and also introduce some small policy changes to help ensure that the legislation remains fit for purpose and reflects modern practice.
By Insight Research Group (August 2012)
This report is the result of a GP opinion survey which aimed to better understand the impact that the economic downturn of the last four years has had on the nation’s health, and how this may have impacted on GPs’ practices. It questioned GPs broadly at the impact of the recession on family planning, alcohol abuse, wellbeing, mental health and the impact on GPs themselves.
By Department of Health (August 2012)
This equality analysis outlines the evidence considered, potential groups identified and risks taken into account when planning this pilot programme.
By Department of Health (August 2012)
This report, based on the results of the second national cancer patient experience survey, provides insights into the level of care received by nearly 72,000 inpatient and day case cancer patients. It compares the results with the previous survey carried out in 2010 and has found an overall improvement in patient satisfaction with cancer care services, particularly in the areas of information and communication.
By Department of Health (August 2012)
This document outlines proposals for regulations to protect patients’ interests by ensuring that commissioners always deliver best value. The Department of Health are currently seeking views on these proposals and comments will be accepted until 26th October 2012.
By Department of Health (2012)
New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth.