Prevention is the New Cure

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Prevention is the New Cure

Show Notes

Chaos in Westminster. As rumors of a Labour leadership challenge swirl, former Health Ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell break down a week of political explosions and landmark policy shifts.

In this episode, we dive into: The "Christmas Tree" Bill: Why the new NHS Modernisation Bill could be a gamble for the government. Single Patient Records: Is mandating data sharing the key to saving the NHS, or a privacy nightmare? Hantavirus on Cruise Ships: How worried should we really be about the latest outbreak? The "Beach Body" Pressure: Lord Bethell gets honest about the struggle of health, booze, and cortisol. Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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