The health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as it prepares for a major shift from hospital to community care, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned in its annual State of Care report.
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Lending a hand to elective recovery
In recent years, hand surgery has been moving out of the traditional setting, with surgeons increasingly seeking out innovative ways of working to deliver more efficient treatment to their patients. Mark Lee discusses the WALANT approach to hand surgery and other evolving trends, which are moving the discipline forward.
Are virtual hospital beds the way forward?
Virtual hospital beds are not a quick fix, but can be a major part of the NHS solution, argues Graham Watson. He analyses the spectrum of possibilities.
Exploring the challenges facing EBME
A Thought Leadership Workshop at EBME 2025 recently brought together Electro-Biomedical Engineering (EBME) experts to discuss key issues around medical equipment connectivity and technology’s impact on care delivery. CSJ provides an overview of the hot topics and challenges explored.
Evolution of operating tables: advancing surgical precision
Richard McAuley looks at the critical role of operating tables in supporting surgical workflows and discusses some of the key trends and innovations that are helping to advance surgical approaches, improve patient safety and integrate with advanced technologies.
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