News
UK IBD audit highlights potential huge cost savings of using new biosimilar medicines
Published: 16 Sep 2016
A new report into the use of biological therapies to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has found that new biosimilar medicines, which work in the same way as the more expensive existing treatments, are safe and effective for patients and if adopted can halve the cost of treatment.
More than half of stomach cancer patients receiving surgical alternatives, report finds
Published: 07 Sep 2016
The proportion of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer (O-G cancer) – or gullet and stomach cancer – who were eligible for life-saving treatment, has increased slightly over the past eight years, according to the largest study of these types of cancers in England and Wales.
Hip fracture patients need better post-hospital care
Published: 02 Sep 2016
A new report on hip fracture surgery shows that not all patients are receiving properly planned care and rehabilitation after leaving hospital.
HQIP backs CASC Junior Doctors QI Awards 2016
Published: 17 Aug 2016
HQIP is pleased to be supporting the Clinical Audit Support Centre’s annual Junior Doctor QI awards and conference.
NCEPOD call for topics is now open
Published: 09 Aug 2016
Topics for this programme can be suggested by anyone who suspects there is a concern about the quality of care being provided to patients. The open call for topics ensures that all voices are heard, which may include policymakers, patients, healthcare professionals and funding bodies.
UK remains behind the European average for implants of pacemakers
Published: 27 Jul 2016
A large number of patients at risk of sudden cardiac death are not being treated appropriately, according to the National Audit of Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices 10th annual report.
Delays in NHS treatment puts early inflammatory arthritis patients at risk
Published: 22 Jul 2016
Four in every five patients with early inflammatory arthritis at risk of long-term disability and reduced life expectancy due to delays in nhs treatment
Heart Failure Audit identifies serious gaps in specialist care, medication and discharge provision
Published: 19 Jul 2016
Latest National Heart Failure Clinical Audit reports ‘serious gaps in management of care, across England Wales’
Patient First 2016: education passes to HQIP eBulletin subscribers as part of QI Theatre link-up
Published: 18 Jul 2016
HQIP has negotiated passes for the 2016 Patient First conference as part of its QI Theatre partnership.
National report shows inconsistent care for high-risk emergency bowel surgery
Published: 04 Jul 2016
Lack of consistent care for patients undergoing high-risk emergency bowel surgery may be negatively affecting patient outcomes and placing major strain on scarce NHS resources according to a joint national report led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA), published today.