Spectres at the feast: primary and secondary care purchasing are to be unified

Article Abstract:

The proposed merger of health authorities and family health services authorities (FHSAs) will mean that primary and secondary care services will begin to match local needs. However there is concern that there will be no guaranteed presence of nurses on the executive boards of the new purchasing authorities, due to the defeat of a House of Commons amendment to the Health Authorities Bill.

Purchasing, Socialized medicine

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No mixed sex, please

Article Abstract:

A hospital in Manchester, UK, is attempting to meet new charter standards on mixed-gender accommodation with the help of a major initiative by the North West Regional Health Authority. Task forces have been established to visit trusts in the region and to recommend changes that are required.

Social aspects, Hospitals, Sex differences, Hospital administration

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