One in 10 doctors have experienced bullying An annual survey from the General Medical Council (GMC) found that more than one in 10 training doctors have been bullied, with 44% of the complaints directed at the trainer. The 2013 national training survey looked at 54,000 doctors across the UK, finding that more than one in … [Read more…]
Bedside manner vital for medical staff, poll shows Eight in ten Americans say bedside manner is crucial when choosing a doctor, with the same amount also saying experience with a specific procedure is vital. The AP-NORC Centre survey also discovered that three quarters found helpful office staff and how long it took to get an … [Read more…]
65% of adults fear private companies will run the NHS Britons believe that free healthcare services are in danger, with 65% of adults worried about the potential power of private companies. The exclusive Health Service Journal poll revealed that 70% of voters are convinced that a free NHS is under threat, despite having extremely high … [Read more…]
Patients feel ignored by complaints process A new survey reveals that patients are still unhappy with the way in which the NHS deals with complaints, with over half of the believing their complaint had been ignored. The poll of 4,000 people in the UK, undertaken by Populus for consumer group Which?, showed that 43% of … [Read more…]
Survey shows struggle to speak to local doctors An official patient survey of over 900,000 patients has revealed that over the past two years an increasing number of people have had difficulty making an appointment with their GP. Getting through to their local surgery has become increasingly problematic, with 24% of patients unable to book … [Read more…]
One fifth of hospitals could be covering up their mistakes A government review has suggested that one fifth of NHS hospital trusts in England may be covering up mistakes, threatening patient safety. The review worryingly indicated a “poor” safety culture, as analysis of reporting incidents revealed that 29 out of 141 trusts were not registering the expected … [Read more…]
Boost in figures reveal a positive result for Scottish healthcare Latest results from a survey of almost 1,500 people show that 61% of Scots were very or quite satisfied with NHS services in Scotland – an increase from the 40% recorded back in 2005. The proportion of people who said they were very or quite dissatisfied … [Read more…]
Are health policies just for show? A survey of almost 2,000 Brits has revealed that 73% of the public believe politicians are creating health policies to win votes in the upcoming electoral campaigns, with fears that is isn’t what is best for the NHS. Nearly three quarters of the adults surveyed by the British Medical … [Read more…]
Boosts in staff searched for overseas A survey by the Health Service Journal has revealed that 53% of NHS organisations believed they didn’t have enough staff, with over half of the senior management looking abroad to fill nurse requirements. 69% of the respondents said nurse staffing levels would be increasing over the course of the … [Read more…]
Lowest satisfaction ratings for A&E department since 2008 A new survey from think tank The King’s Fund has revealed that nearly half of the participants in England were dissatisfied with their A&E units’ performance, due to increased waiting times. Only 53% of patients were pleased with the service from their A&E department, meaning that satisfaction … [Read more…]
