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CMO Update 38

A communication to all doctors from the Chief Medical Officer (May 2004)

  • Last modified date:
    9 February 2007
  • Gateway reference:
    2004
  • Series number:
    CMO Update 38

CMO Update is a newsletter sent by the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health to all doctors in England. CMO Update delivers relevant news from hundreds of officials reporting to the Chief Medical Officer. It also highlights issues raised by other policy teams in the Department of Health and associated agencies, as well as the wider medical community.

Contents

  • Report maps road to medication safety
  • Patient safety reporting system set for rollout
  • New health standards stress quality and simplicity
  • Alcohol plan calls for better screening and treatment
  • Emergency planning for doctors
  • Keep an eye out for strongyloidiasis
  • News in brief

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