Making Sense Of The New Nhs White Papers

The NHS is heralding a complex and radical change in the way it works and the behaviour expected of clinicians. This new edition describes all the major changes to key policy developments, their importance politically and professionally, and the impact they will have on healthcare and patients. It includes major new sections on health improvement programmes, quality, public health, clinical governance and the development of primary care organisations and NHS trusts. The book provides a unique, clear and comprehensive summary of the changes and developments in the NHS. It gives challenging insights on the future of policy issues for students and those responsible for strategy and management of the modern NHS.