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Report highlights increased risk of pregnancy complications for women with diabetes
Published: 20 Oct 2016
Many women with diabetes who become pregnant are at increased risk of complications because of a lack of preparation for pregnancy, according to the National Pregnancy in Diabetes Audit 2015 published today.
New Royal College of Physicians report highlights inconsistencies in diagnosis and management of COPD in Wales
Published: 17 Oct 2016
Today, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) launches the UK’s first ever primary care snapshot audit assessing the clinical effectiveness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care in Wales.
HQIP response to NHS England decision on NAGCAE
Published: 05 Oct 2016
HQIP statement regarding NHS England decision to dissolve NAGCAE.
Suicide increase under crisis services highlights strain on mental health care
Published: 03 Oct 2016
Over 200 suicide deaths per year now occur in patients under mental health crisis teams, three times as many as in in-patients, according to a report by The University of Manchester’s National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH).
Audit urges neonatal hospital partnerships following lack of care improvements
Published: 26 Sep 2016
NNAP report urges neonatal units to form local hospital partnerships to reduce variation and drive up standards of care for very sick babies.
UK IBD audit highlights potential huge cost savings of using new biosimilar medicines
Published: 16 Sep 2016
A new report into the use of biological therapies to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has found that new biosimilar medicines, which work in the same way as the more expensive existing treatments, are safe and effective for patients and if adopted can halve the cost of treatment.
More than half of stomach cancer patients receiving surgical alternatives, report finds
Published: 07 Sep 2016
The proportion of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer (O-G cancer) – or gullet and stomach cancer – who were eligible for life-saving treatment, has increased slightly over the past eight years, according to the largest study of these types of cancers in England and Wales.
Hip fracture patients need better post-hospital care
Published: 02 Sep 2016
A new report on hip fracture surgery shows that not all patients are receiving properly planned care and rehabilitation after leaving hospital.
HQIP backs CASC Junior Doctors QI Awards 2016
Published: 17 Aug 2016
HQIP is pleased to be supporting the Clinical Audit Support Centre’s annual Junior Doctor QI awards and conference.
NCEPOD call for topics is now open
Published: 09 Aug 2016
Topics for this programme can be suggested by anyone who suspects there is a concern about the quality of care being provided to patients. The open call for topics ensures that all voices are heard, which may include policymakers, patients, healthcare professionals and funding bodies.