Blood money

Article Abstract:

Experts at the UK's National Blood Authority believe that polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing will eventually be used to test donor blood for HIV infection, despite its minimal cost effectiveness. Donor blood is currently tested for HIV antibodies, but a case of HIV infection through blood transfusion was notified in 1997. This blood had been donated soon after infection, before the donor's body produced antibodies. PCR testing would reduce this risk, as it tests for viral material, but the costs would be very much higher, and the estimated risk in the current system is 1 in 2.5 million.

Evaluation, Risk factors, Blood transfusion, HIV testing, HIV tests

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Penny-pinching at a cost to patients with schizophrenia

Article Abstract:

Restrictions placed on funding of treatment for schizophrenia in parts of the UK are discussed. Research published by the Zito Trust shows major differences in access to atypical antipsychotic drugs across the UK.

Care and treatment, Economic aspects, Finance, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Schizophrenia, Antipsychotic drugs, Antipsychotic agents, Schizophrenics

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Dr No

Article Abstract:

Practice nurses should ensure they are being treated correctly under employment legislation. General practitioners should be fully aware of their obligations as employers of practice nurses.

Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Nurses, Study and teaching, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners

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