Brexit won’t save the NHS – because the real threat is closer to home Martin McKee
Once again, the NHS finds itself at the centre of a battle. Supporters of Brexit claim leaving Europe is the only way to save the health service
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BBC - 'Unacceptable gaps' in NHS baby transfer service
There are completely unacceptable gaps in NHS services designed to help sick and premature babies, a child health expert says.
A snapshot survey by the charity Bliss showed neonatal transport services in the UK were understaffed and…
Trauma Patients Survival Benefits Of HEMS Compared To GEMS survival rate
Prehospital trauma care is still a matter of ongoing debate with inconsistent evidence comparing the impact of emergency transport with helicopter and ground emergency transport on the outcome of trauma patients.
NHS bursary reform, from 1 August 2017 no more founds for students
SOURCE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - From 1 August 2017, new nursing, midwifery and allied health students will no longer receive NHS bursaries. Instead, they will have access to the same student loans system as other students.
We are carrying…
List of outcomes and indicators in the NHS Outcomes Framework for 2016-17
The NHS Outcomes Framework, alongside the Adult Social Care and Public Health Outcomes Frameworks, sits at the heart of the health and care system
Norwegian Resuscitation Council guidelines: 10 interesting differences
During the SAM16 (Scandinavian Conference fro Emergency Medicine) The Norwegian Resuscitation Council has released revised guidelines for CPR. These recommendations might differ from international recommendations released from the ERC and…
Measuring performances in prehospital emergency medicine - MEDEST118
SOURCE: MEDEST118, Mario Rugna, MD
Clinical pathways are the essence of clinical practice. They start from diagnose and therapy (usually provided from a physician) and then continue in assistance (usually provide from a nurse).
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Ketamine does more good than harm (letter on BBC)
As the 59th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) meets this week in Vienna we would like to draw attention to real value of ketamine. The CND is likely to be asked to vote on whether ketamine should be placed under international control
#avalanchegeek - the Avalanche Survival Curve, how to reduce avalanche deaths
SOURCE ICN - Scandinavian pre hospital physician Daniel Kornhall is from a tiny uni town north of Norway who’s hospital is located in an avalanche catchment area. The town faces approximately 5-10 avalanche fatalities every seasons and many…
Spencer India won the competition during the 22nd MEDICAL FAIR INDIA in Mumbai
Best Medical Equipment Company of the Year: Spencer India won the competition during the 22nd MEDICAL FAIR INDIA in Mumbai.