Hewitt intervenes in case of terminally ill man
News Article 19 May 2005
The Department of Health said that giving life-prolonging treatment to every patient who demands it would be a major waste of NHS resources.
Government backs GMC in right to life case
Press Review 19 May 2005
The government has said that the NHS should not have to give life-prolonging treatment to every patient who demands it because it would be a waste of resources.
Queen's Speech 2005: Health
News Article 17 May 2005
Ministers have risked worsening their "nanny state" reputation with bills on mental health and banning smoking.
Reid intervenes at maternity unit
Press Review 22 April 2005
John Reid has ordered urgent special measures at a hospital maternity unit where 10 mothers have died in the past three years.
Minister pledges action on NHS racism
News Article 11 January 2005
The government has published its long awaited response to the inquiry into the death of David "Rocky" Bennett.
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NHS faces £500m 'blackhole'
News Article 6 January 2005
Health authorities in