What the papers say: Ministers face union wrath; NHS reform is huge gamble
Analysis of the Lib-Con health white paper dominates the health sections of the nationals as the Telegraph reports that government plans to end national pay agreements for health workers could incur the wrath of trade unions.The Independent's coverage of the white paper includes health editor Jeremy Laurance asking "Why can't ministers leave the NHS to do its best for patients?". Laurance says that the coalition's huge NHS reform is a "gamble".And a letter to the Guardian suggests that the most radical reform of the NHS for 50 years was developed in 50 days. Although it is highly likely that Andrew Lansley came to government with the White Paper ready to go.In other health news, the Telegraph says that off-the-shelf body parts could be created for transplants, researchers say. The paper also reports that nurses spend more time doing paperwork than looking after patients, with some nurses spending up to half their time doing paperwork. A story that is also covered by the Mail.The Telegraph reports that scientists have discovered a gene that makes breast cancer spread around the body, giving hope of a new treatment. The Independent reports research that low vitamin D levels can lead to Parkinson's, according to a 30-year study.Wales is to become the first part of Britain to introduce presumed consent for organ donation, the Telegraph reports. And a warning to expectant mothers from the Telegraph: eating for two could condemn new mothers to life of obesity, a new study has found. A story also covered in the Daily Mail.And the Guardian among other papers say that the message to young people in poorer countries about HIV is getting through as rates fall in worst affected countries.