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£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled

A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.

£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled

A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas

Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.

‘My surgeon saved my smile with new hologram technology’

Susannah Morgan was warned surgery to remove a benign tumour could leave her with a crooked smile.

‘Lungs in a box’ could increase vital transplants

The number of lung of transplants could rise as a new machine keeps organs alive outside the body.

Doctors warn over water bead gifts for children

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children.

Same GP at each appointment for patients most in need

Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time.