Whistle-blowing phone line launched
The RCN has launched phone line to allow members to talk in confidence about patient safety concerns at their workplace.
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Aspirin trialled for GI cancer prevention
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) members are pioneering the UK’s largest randomised controlled drug intervention trial into the use of aspirin for gastrointestinal cancer prevention.
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BMA guidance on child protection
New guidance on child protection has been published by the BMA to help doctors dealing with suspected cases of abuse or neglect.
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£350 m spent on external management consultants
The NHS spent £350 million on external management consultants in the last financial year.
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Sight guidelines
Thousands of people with or at risk of developing a potentially blinding form of glaucoma will benefit from a new guideline published by NICE and the National Clinical Guideline Centre.
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Reliable evidence for clinicians
NHS Evidence, a new service, will allow people working across health and social care to access a comprehensive range of sources of clinical and non-clinical evidence to help them make informed decisions about treatments and resources.
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