The Politics of Change in the Health Service

What are the political forces which drive the process of change in the health service? How do these forces impact on existing structures of power, policy and organisation? In addressing these questions, Brian Salter applies an original theory of political change to key areas of NHS activity. He shows how the escalating demand for health care combined with recent radical policy initiatives has posed different problems for politicians, doctors, bureaucrats and managers. Out of the accommodations reached, a new shape has emerged for the NHS. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Introduction....Pages 1-3 The Politics of Change in the Health Service....Pages 4-22 Purchasing....Pages 23-49 Providing....Pages 50-74 Primary Health Care....Pages 75-97 Medicine....Pages 98-128 Nursing....Pages 129-154 Community Care....Pages 155-184 The Private Sector....Pages 185-208 Conclusions....Pages 209-222 Back Matter....Pages 223-257 What are the political forces which drive the process of change in the health service? How do these forces impact on existing structures of power, policy and organization? In addressing these questions, Brian Salter applies his theory of political change to key areas of NHS activity Brian Salter. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 223-248) And Index.