‘She gloried in being a sailor's wife, but she must pay the tax of quick alarm for belonging to that profession, which is, if possible more distinguished in its domestic virtues than in its national importance’
There’s a lot of politics, power and...
Why shouldn’t there be competition between providers of healthcare within the NHS?
After all this is how businesses run so why should healthcare be any different? This is a compelling argument. We are used to the idea of exchanging money for goods...
Amanda Goodall has shown that hospitals with doctors as chief executives have 25% better clinical outcomes (statistically significant) in US hospitals. This is seen in other areas where 'expert leaders' have better outcomes. Kirkpatrick and Veronesi...
Let’s stop couching our language in terms of the crisis befalling healthcare, the inexorable rise of C Diff and the latent menace of MRSA. Let’s dig beneath the crisis and highlight the diligent daily work being done by thousands of staff, around...
By Anthony Berendt
A: I can't believe it! I'm furious!
Q: Oh? Why? What's happened?
A: They've imposed a 75% flu vaccination target for healthcare workers! It's crazy!
Q: Aren't you a supporter of healthcare worker flu vaccination?
A: Yes,...
We've a fantastic addition to our transitions series with 'Clinical Director'.
FMLM Transitions is a series of guides that share practical advice and wisdom to support doctors in new leadership roles. The Clinical Director transition is the fourth...
What it is
Sponsored by the National Medical Director of NHS England and managed by FMLM, the scheme is designed to identify and support doctors in training who present with the clearest potential to develop as clinical leaders of the future.
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Professor Donald Berwick, former President & CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Sir Richard Thompson initiated the proceedings by referencing the current time of great uncertainty in healthcare, but stressed that a lot can be learned and...
Want to see a book reviewed? Taking suggestions now...
Send us your suggestions for books that you would like to see reviewed in the forthcoming months. Remember that as well as the ongoing review, we will provide a final summary review, a précis of...
Firstly, I would like to thank Anna and May (and Fiona in advance) for their hard work in reviewing for the FMLM Bookclub. Picking up momentum from the foundation of the FMLM itself, they have helped the Bookclub to develop into what I hope will be...