Category Archives: David Cameron

Threats to Mankind from Drug Resistant Bacteria and Viruses

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

The risk of an end to the human race may sound like science fiction. However, there are only a small number of threats that could theoretically lead to the extinction of mankind. The four main concerns that most experts share … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Waiting for Decisions on UK Pharmaceutical Pricing

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Little has been heard over how confidential talks between the Government and the pharmaceutical industry are progressing towards the goal of having a new, voluntary UK drug pricing system in place in 2014. In the eyes of the pharmaceutical companies … Continue reading →

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Pressure is rising on Sir David Nicholson

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

At last – some will say – MPs have begun to put their heads above the parapet and call for the resignation of the Chief Executive of the NHS in an Early day Motion today. David Nicholson was the man … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Think carefully about value-based drug pricing in the UK and let common sense prevail.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

David Cameron and Jeremy Hunt share an important skill. They both have firsts from Oxford in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE). I am not the greatest fan of this course because I would like to see more scientists, engineers and … Continue reading →

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The Health and Social Care Bill: Final Stages in Parliament

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

With opposition to the Health and Social Care Bill having reached new heights, we must look behind the rhetoric and remember basic principles. The most important point to remember is that the NHS exists to provide the best possible, affordable … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Misleading, Biased Reporting on the Health and Social Care Bill in the Media

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Above all the freedom of the Press is paramount. Censorship or severely restrictive legislation is not an acceptable alternative. We sometimes have to accept the consequences and tolerate a Press that can be wrong, unfair, misleading or more interested in … Continue reading →

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PM announces Nursing Quality Forum

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

The Prime Minister announced today the creation of a Nursing Quality Forum to review standards of care in hospitals. The announcement came following a CQC finding that one in five hospitals fails to meet basic standards of care for elderly … Continue reading →

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