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Aug 2018
The new system, whereby a text message warning system alerts doctors to cases of sepsis, has led to a seven-fold increase in the number of patients being prescribed life-saving drugs. The alerts, developed by Cambridge University Hospitals, have proven so successful during their 24 month pilot that there are now plans to expand the system…
14
Aug 2018
A study has confirmed that a new blood test that can detect whether someone is having a heart attack has been deemed effective and safe. The test, which is employed in Accident & Emergency departments, can effectively detect potentially-fatal episodes faster than has been done before and in trials was said to be 100 per…
14
Aug 2018
Data from the Office of National Statistics has shown that life expectancy increases in the UK have stalled and that it has one of the biggest slowdown rates amongst 20 of the world’s leading economies. The life expectancy increase for women was the lowest of the 20 nations, with only the US faring worse for…
14
Aug 2018
A US study has suggested that women who suffer a heart attack are more likely to recover if treated by a female doctor. The study of nearly 600,000 cases over a period of 19 years found that 13.3% of patients died following treatment by a male doctor, compared with 12% after being cared for by…
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Aug 2018
Numerous issues can arise during the course of disciplinary proceedings which are not necessarily catered for in policy documents. This article considers how to tackle these and maintain fairness in the process. When to suspend: If an allegation of misconduct arises, suspending the accused employee should not be the default response. Instead, you should consider:…
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Aug 2018
Many people often overlook the need to make a Will, but sadly death is one of the few certainties in life. Therefore making a Will is something that everybody, regardless of age or wealth should do. Without a Will, there is no guarantee that your assets will pass to the people you would have wanted…
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