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Editor's Choice

Old problems, new models

BMJ 2016; 353 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i2981 (Published 26 May 2016) Cite this as: BMJ 2016;353:i2981
  1. Fiona Godlee, editor in chief
  1. The BMJ
  1. fgodlee{at}bmj.com

With the NHS registering ever worse financial figures (doi:10.1136/bmj.i2904) and GPs seeking a ballot on industrial action (doi:10.1136/bmj.i2900), few could argue that things are going well with England’s health service. In such dire times we need people willing to speak truth to power (doi:10.1136/bmj.i2822), but we also need innovators with the energy and optimism to try new ways to do things.

You will have heard about the vanguards launched last year to develop new models of care as part of NHS …

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