Tag Archives: 2020health

Baby Boomer women and tech – new report

Posted on May 26, 2016 by 2020healthGuest

Guest blog by Kathy Mason Associate, 2020health Elder care with technology appeals most to Baby Boomer women Two thirds of 55-75 year olds would be interested in using technology to help their parents as they get older. Help with medication, memory, … Continue reading →

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The voice of nursing is loud and clear

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Julia Manning

Guest Blog from the Royal College of Nursing As we approach the General Election few issues are provoking more debate than the future of the NHS. Health care is a top priority for almost every voter, from patients and their … Continue reading →

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How can A&E units improve their performance?

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Barbara Arzymanow

The first point that I must make is that I do not wish to appear unappreciative or condescending. Hospital A&E work is amongst the most important that any person can undertake and many of us would find the strain unbearable. … Continue reading →

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Hospital inspections: lessons to be learnt

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Barbara Arzymanow

The programme of independent hospital inspections carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) was made tougher in September 2013. During the first year to the end of August 2014 under the new arrangements 38 NHS acute trusts (each comprising … Continue reading →

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Threats to Mankind from Drug Resistant Bacteria and Viruses

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Barbara Arzymanow

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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Are pharmaceutical mega-mergers in the public interest?

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Barbara Arzymanow

The main reason for governments around the world to encourage the pharmaceutical industry is to support Research and Development –  R&D – with a view to the discovery of new drugs of future benefit to mankind. Commercial pharmaceutical companies have played … Continue reading →

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Medical advisory body “NICE” should not spend too much time valuing drugs.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Barbara Arzymanow

The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (“NICE”) is currently holding a public consultation over its proposals for evaluating drugs. Drugs that are approved by NICE automatically become available for doctors to prescribe under the NHS throughout England … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Negotiations with the UK Government over pharmaceutical pricing have achieved a good result for patients, the NHS and the industry.

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Barbara Arzymanow

The UK Government and the pharmaceutical industry shared many objectives throughout the recent drug pricing negotiations. For example, there was always broad agreement that: The total future drug bill needed to be affordable in the context of other spending in … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Waiting for Decisions on UK Pharmaceutical Pricing

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Barbara Arzymanow

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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What Future for Nursing and Nurses?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by 2020health Guest Blogger

A contribution to 2020health’s recent report ‘Too posh to wash? Reflections on the future of nursing’ By Jenny Aston, Advanced Nurse Practitioner; Chair RCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner Forum; Chair Nursing Group RCGP General Practice, Foundation Sawston Medical Practice Nursing has … Continue reading →

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