If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

Article Abstract:

The city of Wakefield, England, has traditionally been a stronghold of the Labour party, but is now pioneering the health service reforms of the Conservative government. GP fundholding proved popular there, contrary to expectations, and 85% of people in the city are now covered by a fundholding GP. This has severely limited the purchasing power of the local health authority, and threatened to create a two-tier system. In response, the health authority has introduced a pilot scheme which involves all GPs becoming fundholders and purchasing all services.

Management, Social policy, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Wakefield, England

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How do I get out of here?

Article Abstract:

Recent research has indicated that many elderly people are being cared for on geriatric wards in UK hospitals because local councils are unable to devise care packages for them. Some cannot be moved to more suitable accommodation because of funding problems, while others are waiting to be assessed. The NHS has considerably increased throughput of patients, but this often means that social services bear the increased pressure of finding accommodation for people no longer able to look after themselves.

Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly

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Getting under your skin without getting stuck in

Article Abstract:

The Intraject device developed by Weston Medical Ltd could prove very beneficial for people who are frightened of injections. It resembles a pen, but contains a small gas cylinder. Releasing the gas when the tip is placed against the skin forces the liquid injection out under great pressure, thus turning it solid and shooting it into the skin. The device will shortly be used in clinical trials with a new drug for hepatitis C under development by Hoffmann-LaRoche.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Drug Delivery Systems, Product development, Drug delivery devices

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