Adverse events low
Low rate of adverse events recorded in English primary care
A study by the Dr Foster Unit has found a low incidence of patient safety incidents recorded in general practice.
Stories written by Sherry Morris
Doctors' Strike Impact
Impact of Doctors' Strike on Hospital Services in England
The NHS doctors' strike in June 2012 significantly affected levels of health care provided by hospitals with noticeable regional difference as well.
Comparing Hospitals
Rate My Hospital website: comparing Canadian hospitals
As part of a collaborative initiative, Alex Bottle was an adviser in a ground-breaking project that lets Canadians rate and compare their hospitals.
New study
Dying for the Weekend
A study led by William Palmer on worse access to treatments, and poorer outcomes, for stroke patients admitted at the weekend.
GP wait cancer risk
Increased cancer risk for patients who have to wait to see their GP
Patients who see their doctor within 48 hours are less likely to be diagnosed later with cancer in A&E.
Weekend Stroke Risk
Dying for the Weekend
A study led by William Palmer on worse access to treatments, and poorer outcomes, for stroke patients admitted at the weekend.
Weekend Mortality
Mortality Rates Higher for Patients at Weekends
Research has identified higher mortality for patients admitted as emergencies at the weekend compared with emergency admissions during the week.
Junior Doctor Changeover
Hospital Mortality Following the Junior Doctor Changeover in August
The effect of the junior doctor changeover in August shows a small but statistically significant increase in the number of patients who die each year.
Using hospital data
Intelligent Information
The Dr Foster Unit has developed a method for monitoring clinical standards with real potential to improve health service outcomes.
