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GP Dies After Contracting Swine Flu - British Medical Association Statement
Commenting on the news that a GP has died after contracting swine flu, Dr Laurence Buckman, Chairman of the BMA"s GPs Committee, said:
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Advertising From Interest Groups Ramps Up As Lawmakers Return To Congress To Work On Health Reform
Advertisements from interest groups on health reform have increased in recent days, as the congressional session resumes next week and lawmakers continue to work on reform legislation, the New York Times reports. Spots from Health Care for America Now advocate coverage for all U.S. residents and a public health insurance option. One of the group"s ads is airing in Maine and urges viewers to contact Sens. Olympia Snowe (R) and Susan Collins (R) to express support for the public insurance option. The group has spent $200,000 on ads in the last month, according to spokesperson Jacki Schechner. Business Forward -- a new coalition that includes AT&T, Microsoft and IBM -- is running ads to encourage business executives to work with the Obama administration and congressional lawmakers in "reforming health care" (Pear, New York Times, 5/28). Also, Healthy Economy Now has an ad campaign to support reform efforts (Dann, CongressDaily, 5/27).Conservatives for Patients" Rights, a group founded by former Hospital Corporation of America CEO Richard Scott, has been airing a 30-minute video on cable networks showing British and Canadian doctors and patients who are not satisfied with their respective countries" health systems. The group is spending $1.2 million on the video and a campaign of short TV spots and earlier this year spent $2.5 million on similar ads, according to spokesperson Keith Appell. The Americans for Prosperity Foundation has spent $800,000 on television ads in eight states. In its spot, a woman from Canada describes her experience with the Canadian health system and how she ended up receiving treatment in the U.S. According to the Times, similar campaigns "helped sink President Clinton"s plan for universal coverage 15 years ago" (New York Times, 5/28).
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APhA Advises Consumers On Acetaminophen Use
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) advises consumers to take acetaminophen products as recommended on the labeling and seek guidance from pharmacists or other healthcare providers on evaluating medication options. This recommendation comes as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened a public advisory committee meeting on June 29 and June 30, 2009 regarding acetaminophen use in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) products, the potential for liver injury, and potential interventions to reduce the incidence of liver injury.
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Godel Technologies Europe Helps NHS Save Lives With Online Training Technology, UK

Manchester based software engineering company, Godel Technologies Europe Ltd, is to implement a virtual learning portal for the NHS. The online system will help NHS employees from across the country to receive high quality Masters training whilst continuing their professional careers by studying at their own convenience. Aimed specifically at health care professionals working in the field of major incident response, the new Masters course, MSc Health Incident Command, is being organised by the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM), in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University and the Department of Health. Terry Bland, managing director of Godel Technologies commented: "We are delighted to have been involved in such a worthwhile project. Using virtual learning environment technology enables a national rollout of on - the - job training for this new qualification. Paramedics and doctors from any location can complete the course, receiving fantastic training that fits in with their busy professional careers. Ultimately, by enabling widespread high level learning, the online portal will help the NHS to save more lives." Godel, who specialise in NHS contracts won this latest project after completing a similar Sharepoint intranet portal, which was used to train staff at UHSM. Dr David Macklin, educational research fellow at UHSM commented: "We have a good long term working relationship with Godel Technologies and it is fantastic to see that their systems will, yet again, be able to support the NHS" educational needs. The virtual learning environment implemented by Godel will enable health care professionals working in the field of major incident response to take part in this Masters level programme whilst continuing their normal work, which will be of great benefit to the NHS." Godel Technologies


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