National and International News
Advance knowledge an aid to treatment
HOW might genetics enhance healthcare? The White Paper gives several examples.
Times 25/06/03
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Boy died ‘after nick by surgeon’s scalpel’
A TEENAGER died because a surgeon mistakenly nicked his stomach with a scalpel during an operation, his mother told an inquest yesterday.
Times 25/06/03
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Every baby's DNA may be stored for future health care
White Paper calls for NHS to offer revolutionary treatment while protecting against gene discrimination
Independent 25/06/03
Times 25/06/03
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Genetic screening proposed for all babies
Every newborn child could be genetically screened under far-reaching proposals unveiled yesterday for a massive expansion of genetic testing.
Financial Times 25/06/03
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Genome plans signal health revolution
Radical plans toincrease the use of genetic testing in the National Health Service were unveiled by the government yesterday. The white paper puts the UK at the forefront of attempts to reap the benefits of the Human Genome Project without creating a genetic underclass.
Financial Times 25/06/03
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Hospital chief awarded £200k for unfair dismissal
A former hospital chief executive has been awarded more than £200,000 by an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Guardian 25/06/03
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Hospital plan rebels look to recruit ex-ministers
Labour dissidents are intensifying efforts to recruit former ministers to join the rebellion over foundation hospitals, amid high hopes that at least two more senior figures will vote against the bill in the Commons next month.
Financial Times 25/06/03
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Man on a mission
He turned the medical profession on its head with the Bristol report on children who had died during heart surgery. Now Sir Ian Kennedy, the 'expert' outsider, will tell the NHS Confederation's annual conference today how he plans to continue the fight for patients' rights. Sarah Boseley reports
Guardian 25/06/03
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News from the NHS Confederation conference
News, features and analysis from the NHS Confederation annual conference and exhibition in Glasgow
Guardian 25/06/03
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NHS patients' champion puts focus on rights not needs
Sir Ian Kennedy, the chairman of the new commission for healthcare audit and inspection, will today state his intention to champion patients and protect the rights of vulnerable people, during a speech outlining his views on the future of the NHS.
Guardian 25/06/03
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Position of trust
Will the new foundation hospitals wreck coordination of local health and social care provision? Martin Wainwright investigates
Guardian 25/06/03
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WHO lifts Beijing warning
The World Health Organis-ation yesterday lifted its warning against travel to Beijing, saying the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome in the Chinese capital appeared to have been halted.
Financial Times 25/06/03
Times 25/06/03
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State of independence
A leading heart charity today receives £10m national lottery funding to establish a network of specialist community nurses to support people in their own homes.
Guardian 25/06/03
Cheshire and Mersey News
Health chiefs ready to close maternity unit
FAZAKERLEY hospital's Health maternity services were expected to be shut down today.
Liverpool Echo 25/06/03
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Leighton nurse faces attempted murder charges
A NURSE has appeared in court accused of trying to kill five of her patients at Leighton Hospital.
Chester Chronical 25/06/03
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Cumbria and Lancashire News
Hospital given labelling boost
A VITAL new piece of equipment aimed at erasing cataloguing errors has been bought for Burnley General Hospital.
Lancashire Evening Post 24/06/03
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Greater Manchester News
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