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OPINION
Contraception has become a forgotten service
by Anne Weyman
25-Jun-07
When contraceptive services are compromised, it stores up problems for years to come, says Anne Weym... Read more
We must get the public to trust the NHS
by Barbara Stuttle
26-Nov-07
I recently received a call from one of my son's friends whose mother had cancer and was very poorly. Read more
Tories are backing out-of-hours loser
by Bronagh Miskelly
04-Oct-07
We are told that a week is a long time in politics, but this week brings proof that, when it comes t... Read more
Shredding the administrative paper trail
by Chris Lancelot
26-Jun-08
In all the doom and gloom of our chaotic NHS, it really is good once in a while to be able to report... Read more
Why agricultural policy affects public health
by Dr Christopher A Birt
16-Apr-07
Changing the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy would do much to improve diets, argues Dr Christopher B... Read more
Ministers must not rush on polyclinics
by Emma Bower
16-Jun-08
Polyclinics are either the panacea to the NHS's ills or a threat to the very future of primary care,... Read more
The unions are wrong about social enterprise
by Emma Wilson
09-Jul-07
Unions' worries that social enterprises will have a negative impact on staff are unfounded, says Emm... Read more
Darzi must back the entrepreneurial GP spirit
by GP Newspaper editorial
26-Jun-08
Two years ago the GPC drew up a shortlist of its negotiating priorities. GP has used this as the bas... Read more
Why nurses should be aware of the ABPI code
by Heather Simmonds
05-Mar-07
Nurses must know which activities pharmaceutical companies are permitted to undertake, says Heather ... Read more
A personal approach is key to end-of-life care
by Jonathan Ellis
01-Oct-07
With the government's end-of-life care strategy imminent, Jonathan Ellis highlights what it should c... Read more
They just come bouncing back
by Liam Farrell
25-Jun-08
I don't usually go to postgraduate medical meetings, but to my surprise I actually enjoyed it. Read more
An opportunity to improve maternity care
by Mary Newburn
11-Jun-07
The government's new maternity care policy is welcome and we must ensure it happens, says Mary Newbu... Read more
The stiff upper lip of this sceptred isle
by Mary Selby
25-Jun-08
Mrs Posh has fallen foul of the NHS zero-tolerance campaign yet again. Read more
Technology could help those with dementia
by Neil Hunt
14-May-07
We need a considered debate on the use of technology to support patients with dementia, says Neil Hu... Read more
Telling the truth about NHS walk-in centres
by Paul Cornforth
30-Apr-07
Research suggests NHS walk-in centres are failing but anecdotal evidence disagrees, says Paul Cornfo... Read more
Nurses lead the way on medication safety
by Professor Matt Griffiths and Professor Molly Courtney
17-Sep-07
A new report highlights how medication safety can be improved, say Matt Griffiths and Molly Courtena... Read more
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Be proud of nursing's illustrious history
by Rosemary Cook
16-Jun-08
The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) has announced the latest round of nurse-led projects to be suppo... Read more
We need a universal health visiting
by Sally Gimson
28-May-07
Health visitors have a vital role to play, so why do they appear to be an endangered species, asks S... Read more
Good information is key to enabling self care
by Sarah Claridge
23-Jan-07
The quality of patient information currently available is patchy and needs to improve, says Sarah Cl... Read more
Time for DoH rethink on childhood obesity
by Tam Fry
20-Feb-07
Weighing children in schools is important, but the government is getting the strategy wrong, argues ... Read more
Investment is needed to tackle HIV epidemic
by Vicky Field
08-Jan-07
Improved sexual health services and education are the key to reducing HIV and STI incidence, says Vi... Read more
OTHER OPINION
- Where is the evidence base for polyclinics?
- Patients prefer to be at home in bad weather
- More nurses should become partners
- Scottish support for Counterweight
- GPs should pay us what we are worth
- In my view - Carers' strategy brings welcome change
- Direct approach is best for sexual questions
- Do not confuse Fordyce's spots with penile warts
- Letters: Same-sex surgeries are not mere PC madness
- It's time to get involved in LMC representation
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