Medical devices and Chinese toys share same level of safety checks
Manufacturers of breast implants and hip joints must get CE mark rather than licence based on evidence from clinical trials
The silicone implants blunder shows private healthcare needs scrutiny
Lucy Reynolds: While PIP breast implants were put in by private surgeons, the beleaguered NHS is likely to pick up the bill for any removals
Breast implant scandal: Labour calls for clearer lead from coalition
Shadow health secretary says the government should draw up a plan with the private cosmetic surgery industry
Breast implant surgeons do not put women first
Sarah Wollaston: Surgeons who profit from the breast implant industry must be made fully accountable
Breast implants scandal: Andrew Lansley orders new review of dangers
Health secretary asks for study of risks posed by faulty French implants after new information leaves him 'worried'
Breast implants: UK to carry out urgent risk review
Health secretary orders NHS medical director to re-examine all data on potential health risks after receiving new information
Patients should have online access to medical records, says report
Changes would enable patients to view their whole medical history and study results of diagnostic tests
Quarter of UK women had underage sex, report finds
About 27% of women between 16 and 24 had intercourse before they reached age of consent, according annual health survey
Private healthcare market criticised over lack of competition
OFT says patients are not given enough information about costs, with additional fees for PMI policyholders a particular concern
Genital warts vaccination to be offered to schoolgirls
Doctors welcome news and predict that genital warts could be eradicated among heterosexuals within 20 years