Private functions

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The British government's proposal to use private finance initiatives to fund the National Health Service is likely to degrade medical care, say critics. Many services will be managed by external companies and out of senior management jurisdiction in the event of a problem. Nursing care may be at risk if nurses work for inflexible nursing agencies. Long-term contracts may be unnecessary in certain medical situations, despite the fact that nurses would benefit from job security.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Management, Finance, Employment, Medical care, Contracts, Public health, United Kingdom. National Health Service

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Stripped to the bone

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The 1993 peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian authorities has had implications for the Palestinian Health authorities. The increasing need for health care from the expanding population is being addressed by expansion in hospital facilities. Nurses' training programs have increased within hospitals and universities. In the Gaza Strip only 30% of nurses are women; to counteract this problem positive discrimination is being used as part of admission procedures.

Health aspects, Health planning, Gaza Strip

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Sent from heaven: the work of the flying nurses and doctors of Africa is highlighted in a television series that begins this week

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A new television series will look at the work of Africa's Flying Doctor Service, which celebrates its 40th anniversary. The service is part of the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) charity. The series will be hosted by veteran BBC reporter Michael Buerk, who was filming the end of the civil war in Ethiopia when a munitions dump exploded in Addis Ababa and the injured news team had to be rescued by the flying doctor service.

Africa, Aviation medicine, Aeronautics in medicine

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