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Jane Bates: Painful predicament of the worried well
Risk being labelled ‘worried well’ or miss a diagnosis so as not to ‘bother the doctor’?
07 Feb 2019
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Jane Bates: A grandma’s grumble on behalf of young families
Support for young families is lacking, and the authorities need to get their act together
31 Jan 2019
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Jane Bates: When Veganuary seems a diet challenge too far
Gloomy days and chocolate conspire against the meat-free, dairy-free nutritional trend
24 Jan 2019
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Jane Bates: Advice that’s tough to digest
Nutrition advice to pregnant women can cause anxiety, says Jane Bates
17 Jan 2019
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Jane Bates: Well-being is on trend, but no one’s talking about fear of failure
For many of us, learning from our mistakes seems merely an expression, not an option
10 Jan 2019
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Jane Bates: new year, new rules
While Brexit may not mean Brexit, New Year always means resolutions
31 Dec 2018
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Jane Bates: Don’t let the bad fairy handle patient complaints
Even with a well-run clinic schedule you can’t please everyone
18 Dec 2018
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Jane Bates: My message to NHS managers this festive season
Our columnist’s thoughts turn to Christmas, killjoys… and rhyming couplets
05 Dec 2018
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Jane Bates: you are wrong about agency nurses, Mr Health Secretary
Agency nurses don't demoralise NHS staff – it's the sheer lack of nurses that's the problem
28 Nov 2018
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Why can't drug names be easy to pronounce?
A surprising answer leaves Jane Bates incredulous
22 Nov 2018
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Jane Bates: telling someone they can’t see well enough to drive is not my favourite task
I'm glad driver eyesight – or lack of it – is now being taken seriously by traffic police
15 Nov 2018
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Jane Bates: Sound and vision can help with dementia
The sensory losses that can come with age have a big impact on mental health
15 Nov 2018
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Jane Bates: We can’t go digital without funding
Matt Hancock’s ambition to put technology at the heart of the NHS will require investment
12 Nov 2018
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Jane Bates: Nanny knows best
Jane Bates argues the case for a bit more nannying
06 Nov 2018
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Jane Bates: Skewed system lets bullying flourish
Two topical stories highlight flaws in the way the NHS deals with complaints against staff
01 Nov 2018
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Jane Bates: A rude reminder of my student self
Jane Bates recalls a surprising use for the tough loo rolls of yesteryear
18 Oct 2018
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HbA1c: What's in a name? And how can I remember it?
Remembering the name of the diabetes blood test is a challenge, says Jane Bates
10 Oct 2018
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Jane Bates: You should get that looked at…
Given how difficult it can be to see a GP, are people finding other routes to healthcare?
05 Oct 2018