When people think about medical humanitarian aid, the usual association is with war zones and natural disasters, and the assumption is that the most critical medical needs are concentrated in […]
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On 9 October, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced the details of its new inspection regime for care homes, after a lengthy consultation and evidence gathering process. The proposals amount to […]
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Julie Browne: A delicate power balance—teachers and learners in medical education
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Richard Smith: A tobacco company CEO writes to his marketing department
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The BMJ Today: Honey, I shrunk the health service
If the blistering analysis article posted today on thebmj.com is correct, then foundation trusts (FTs) need to prepare for a cut in the NHS funded services they are legally obliged […]
William Cayley: Thinking about Ebola from the sidelines
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