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Medicine
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12 hours ago

Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Specialist help for miscarriages in England typically requires three losses, but new projects offer earlier support and treatment options.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting's new power to say what NHS pays for drugs

MPs oppose Wes Streeting's power to dictate NHS drug prices, fearing it undermines NICE's role and may be illegal.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

The war in Iran threatens NHS supply chains, risking shortages and rising costs for essential medical products and medicines.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'I've been waiting years for a kidney transplant'

"I've been coughing for 29 years now it started off light but in 2022 I was listed for a transplant because of how severe my condition had become," said Jaswinder Dev, who is dependent on supplemental oxygen.
Public health
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics

UK hospitals are using nurses to fill doctor shortages, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
#palantir
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

Palantir's manifesto, led by CEO Alex Karp, has sparked controversy with its views on culture, national service, and AI weapons.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

Public concern over Palantir's contracts with UK entities has led to petitions urging the government to terminate these agreements.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK weighs break clause in Palantir NHS deal

The UK government may end Palantir's NHS contract due to concerns over patient safety and lack of deliverables.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

The Big Debate: Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers

Eluned Morgan apologized to patients in Wales for lengthy NHS treatment waits during a live TV debate.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Baby died after NHS trust failed to warn mother of unsafe' home birth, coroner finds

A mother was failed by the NHS after an unsafe home birth led to her baby's death, highlighting risks of home deliveries against medical advice.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Brain surgeon who thought he was going to die' in hospital lift sues for 200,000

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Baby died after NHS trust failed to warn mother of home birth risks, coroner finds

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The NHS is already on its knees': Readers clash over striking doctors

The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Brain surgeon who thought he was going to die' in hospital lift sues for 200,000

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

What doctors should look for in a specialist accountant - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing the right accountant is less about finding someone good with numbers and more about finding someone who understands your specific circumstances. A good specialist will answer confidently and with specificity.
Healthcare
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies'

A mother left her job to care for her daughter with life-threatening food allergies due to ongoing stress and fear from severe allergic reactions.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs?

Newly qualified midwives face job scarcity, leading many to seek lower-paid work outside the NHS despite chronic understaffing in maternity services.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal

Allegations of workplace bullying and harassment at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust have led to severe mental health issues for staff members.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Adenomyosis ruined my life'

Adenomyosis causes debilitating pain and is often dismissed by healthcare providers, leading to frustration and inadequate treatment for affected women.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

One person diagnosed with cancer every 80 seconds in UK, report reveals

Cancer diagnoses in the UK have reached a record high, with significant challenges in care and treatment waiting times.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament

The tobacco and vapes bill aims to create a smoke-free generation by banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, ultimately saving lives and reducing NHS burdens.
Public health
#maternity-services
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital are reopening after addressing safety concerns, with confidence in patient safety from hospital leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

An independent review of maternity services in Sussex will be led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, focusing on transparency and family experiences.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital are reopening after addressing safety concerns, with confidence in patient safety from hospital leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

An independent review of maternity services in Sussex will be led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, focusing on transparency and family experiences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour's great green energy plan could be a legacy as vital as the NHS | Polly Toynbee

Labour's potential legacy includes a significant transition to homegrown clean energy, comparable to the creation of the NHS.
Cancer
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

NHS approves new treatment for aggressive cancer that could triple life expectancy

A new cancer treatment, zanidatamab, has been approved for NHS use, significantly improving life expectancy for bile duct cancer patients.
Public health
fromAxios
1 week ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence

Cancer patients face life-threatening risks in crowded A&E waiting areas, prompting calls for separate spaces to protect their health.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Government sets aside extra 1bn for victims of UK's infected blood scandal

The government has allocated £1 billion for compensation payments related to the infected blood scandal, which has been described as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.
Healthcare
#doctors-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

The NHS is managing the doctors' strike well, but it has led to some cancellations of pre-planned operations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

The NHS is managing the doctors' strike well, but it has led to some cancellations of pre-planned operations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

Improving the NHS is the central focus of Scottish Labour's campaign ahead of the Holyrood election.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Private firms providing services to NHS made 1.6bn profit in two years, research finds

Private firms made £1.6 billion in profits from NHS contracts, raising concerns about profiteering and calls for profit caps.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Voting for populist parties in upcoming elections could jeopardize the NHS, according to Wes Streeting.
#strikes
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Londoners urged to continue to attend appointments during resident doctors' strike as cancellations expected

Strikes by resident doctors will significantly impact NHS services and patient care in London during an already challenging period.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Londoners urged to continue to attend appointments during resident doctors' strike as cancellations expected

Strikes by resident doctors will significantly impact NHS services and patient care in London during an already challenging period.
#plaid-cymru
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Plaid Cymru aims to cut NHS waiting times, support childcare costs, and strengthen the Welsh economy with a bold vision for the future.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Spirit of Caerphilly by-election could propel Plaid into government, says leader

Plaid Cymru aims to win the Senedd election by focusing on key issues like NHS waiting lists, education, and child poverty.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Plaid Cymru aims to cut NHS waiting times, support childcare costs, and strengthen the Welsh economy with a bold vision for the future.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Spirit of Caerphilly by-election could propel Plaid into government, says leader

Plaid Cymru aims to win the Senedd election by focusing on key issues like NHS waiting lists, education, and child poverty.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hospital cafe renamed after 'dedicated' manager

Catering services manager Nuno Matias said the name change was 'our way of saying thank you to Joe, and the whole cafe team'. He added: 'They support our community and brighten the days of people who walk through our doors.'
London food
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

I'm an NHS consultant international partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay

The BMA faces criticism for offering its staff below-inflation pay while demanding a 26% increase for resident doctors.
#strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

Resident doctors in England are striking over pay, causing significant disruption to NHS services and cancellations of patient appointments.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

Resident doctors in England are striking over pay, causing significant disruption to NHS services and cancellations of patient appointments.
#doctor-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

Patients should seek necessary care despite the upcoming six-day strike by resident doctors in England.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

Patients should seek necessary care despite the upcoming six-day strike by resident doctors in England.
#resident-doctors
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Resident doctors begin longest strike yet as Streeting accuses BMA of hypocrisy over pay UK politics live

Resident doctors in English hospitals began a six-day strike to demand pay restoration to pre-austerity levels, significantly impacting hospital care.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Resident doctors' strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting blames resident doctors for jeopardizing pay rises and training jobs by striking, despite government offers to improve conditions.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's heartbreaking': resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Resident doctors face unemployment as training posts are withdrawn amid ongoing disputes over pay and job security in the NHS.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Streeting hits out at BMA delusion' as talks to avert resident doctors' strike fail

Resident doctors in England are set to strike for six days over pay and job security after failed negotiations with the government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

Keir Starmer's threat to cut 1,000 NHS jobs has escalated the dispute with resident doctors, jeopardizing a potential deal.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance

Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's, expressed the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with rehearsals, stating, 'singing is good for the heart.' He believes that 'everyone should sing more often' and suggested that singing could be prescribed on the NHS to cure various ills.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Woman's life-saving liver transplant helps set record

Hannah Dyos, diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, was transferred to King's College Hospital where she underwent a life-saving liver transplant, expressing gratitude for her donor and the staff.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
UK politics
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

Wegovy will be provided for free on the NHS to over a million at-risk individuals in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

NHS England to offer weight-loss drugs to 1.2m people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

NHS England will provide weight-loss drugs to over 1 million people to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Some medicines could run out in weeks or even days, NHS England head warns

Jim Mackey stated, 'We are really worried about this. We've already had a couple of supply shocks in the last 12 to 18 months of key supplies.' He emphasized the importance of contingency planning due to the UK's reliance on imported medicines.
Healthcare
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

Keir Starmer threatens to withdraw NHS training posts offer if doctors proceed with a six-day strike after Easter.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

Keir Starmer threatens to withdraw NHS training posts offer if doctors proceed with a six-day strike after Easter.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

BMA dismisses Starmer's 48-hour warning over resident doctors' strike plan UK politics live

The inquiry will investigate the influence of ethnicity, culture, or religion on grooming gang offenses and institutional responses.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in England

The NHS is failing to meet key targets for reducing waiting times in A&E, cancer care, and planned hospital treatments.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Experts warn UK could run out of medicines in weeks if Iran war continues - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mark Samuels, chief executive of Medicines UK, stated, "We're not in a crisis currently, but it's still a serious situation." This highlights the precarious state of drug supplies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Healthcare
#public-satisfaction
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on a recovering NHS: public confidence has risen, but not enough | Editorial

Public satisfaction with the NHS has increased for the first time since 2019, despite ongoing challenges.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Public satisfaction with the NHS rises for first time since 2019

Public satisfaction with the NHS has increased to 26%, but long wait times for care remain a significant concern.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

British Palestinian NHS doctor charged with inviting support for Hamas

Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan has been charged with four counts of inviting support for Hamas, a proscribed group, under the Terrorism Act 2000.
London politics
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

NHS doctor encouraged eunuch maker' to dismember body parts in their basement

An NHS doctor was struck off for encouraging a roommate's illegal body amputations and not reporting his criminal behavior.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban

The Home Office has lifted the ban preventing asylum-seeking doctors from working in the NHS, allowing them to apply for jobs immediately.
SF politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Health, education, tax and more - Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?

The SNP's government record faces scrutiny as it prepares for May's election, with achievements and failures in health and social care being key points of debate.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey

Satisfaction with the NHS is low among younger people, with only 20% of those under 35 expressing satisfaction compared to over 33% of those 65 and older.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Long queues for NHS dental services highlight a crisis in access to dental care in the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak

The hospital admitted to the BBC it had missed an opportunity to alert the UKHSA sooner. It said it had waited until there was a formal diagnosis via a confirmed test.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch

Liberal Democrats aim to improve communities by addressing local issues like energy bills and NHS waiting times in the upcoming local elections.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations

The UK faces a transplant crisis with outdated technology and insufficient resources, impacting patients like Jodie Cantle waiting for life-saving surgeries.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death

A three-year-old boy died after a trainee doctor pierced his artery during a biopsy, leading to an apology from the hospital trust.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK promises procurement shift after Palantir backlash

The UK government will change its approach to tech procurement, focusing on domestic companies and innovation instead of relying on firms like Palantir.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

AI glasses that can help dementia patients live independently

The glasses, developed over ten years, can guide people living with early-stage dementia through daily activities by identifying everyday objects and providing audio commentary and putting up visual prompts.
Wearables
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's Scottish manifesto pledges analysed

Reform UK's manifesto focuses on NHS improvements and radical changes to Holyrood governance for the 2026 election.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Migrants are not responsible for the UK's healthcare crisis

Migrants are not a burden but a vital component sustaining the NHS workforce, contributing significantly to doctors and GP registrations.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Closing pilot sickle cell unit could be fatal'

Ending the Same Day Emergency Care pilot for sickle cell patients risks reduced specialist care and potentially life-threatening consequences for patients in crisis.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS executive faked her mother's death in paid leave fraud scheme

An NHS interim HR manager fabricated her mother's death to obtain paid compassionate leave while secretly working elsewhere and was convicted of fraud.
Health
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Oracle readies AI note-taker for NHS | Computer Weekly

Oracle's Clinical AI Agent drafts structured notes from consultations, reducing clinician administrative time and enabling faster, coordinated patient care in UK NHS trusts.
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