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2020:A summary from MJ Medical

15-Dec-2020

“The new normal”, “during these times”, “you’re on mute”…three phrases that perfectly capture 2020 and yet don’t come close to reflecting the gravity of the events that popularised their use. No other year in all of MJ Medical’s 33 is comparable in terms of the complete inversion of human experience and activity across the globe. The wide spread damage caused…

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Integrated healthcare systems & the role of acute hospitals

30-Nov-2020

Integrated care in response to healthcare challenges

Worldwide, public health challenges are posing constant pressure on hospital sites and service delivery systems. These include ageing populations, coexistence of multiple health conditions, increasing incidence of chronic conditions, and the emergence of new communicable diseases. Alongside this the provision of healthcare has seen a rapid increase in focus on wellness, disease prevention, and…

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Briefing and Commissioning Hospitals:Two-Sides of a Coin

28-Sep-2020

After years of planning, design, and construction, a comprehensive approach to commissioning a new hospital is an essential part of the development process. Good commissioning helps to ensure the new hospital is able to deliver the quantity and quality of healthcare that justified the original investment decision. This includes not only the Facilities Management (FM) elements of learning how to…