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Apr
07

The Maynard Doctrine: The Incredible Shrinking Healthcare Sector

Professor Alan Maynard argues for equitable distribution of recessionary pain, warning that those in well-paid jobs, including doctors, will
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Mar
26

Editor's blog 26th March 2009: Simon Stevens on US-UK lessons, Kings Fund

Kings Fund seminar: Obama’s healthcare challenge - what can the UK and the US learn from each other? Introducing the
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Mar
23

The Maynard Doctrine: The NICE end-of-life cut-off point - wobbles in Whitehall

Professor Alan Maynard OBE warns that although emotionally appealing, moves towards higher cost-per-QALY thresholds for spending on end-
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Mar
11

To laugh or cry about 'iGP' proposals? Health Policy Today 12th March 2009.

Guest contributor James Gubb, director of the health unit at Civitas (www.civitas.org.uk/nhs), reflects on the new
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Mar
02

The Maynard Doctrine – IT’s an evidence thing

Professor Alan Maynard OBE appraises the cost-benefit possibilities – expected and otherwise – of computerisation in healthcare We book our travel,
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Feb
18

Editor's blog 16th February 2009: New Maynard Doctrine on doctors in management

Good afternoon, and I hope you had a good weekend. I will add something longer later on (probably much later
Feb
16

The Maynard Doctrine: Doctors and management

Professor Alan Maynard OBE looks at the role of doctors in management ... and finds that though it already exists, it
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Feb
12

Editor's blog 12th February 2009: Discussing commissioning

Good afternoon. I hope this finds you well. This morning, I went to the discussion event on strategic commissioning held
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Feb
11

Editor's blog 11th February 2009: Good science, Bad Science, stupidity and the MMR vaccine

Good evening. I'm sorry I have been around a bit less frequently of late (various bits and pieces
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Feb
11

Editor's blog 11th February 2009: RIP Sir George Godber

Good morning, on what is here, at least, a lovely, sunny day. Today's Guardian brings the sad news
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