Throughout the 1980s, the National Health Service has been the subject of almost continuous re-organization and constant political debate. Its sheer size and complexity, however, baffled most attempts at systematic description and analysis. This is a guide to the way the NHS works. Based on anthropological research behind the scenes in seven district health authorities, it features first-hand accounts of the age old methods of administration and the new attempts at business-style management. It will be of interest not only to health service professionals and academics in social policy, public administration and health studies, but also to anyone interested in our changing national health service.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Milton Keynes
Großbritannien
Maße
Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-335-09296-3 (9780335092963)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction - outline and methodsNHS managementhistory and backgroundPart 1 Managing the clinical tradesdoctors and nursesthe failure of clinical managementPart 2 New model managementa new leadera new teamcost and qualityPart 3 A look at districthistorylocalitycapital stocklocal politicsheadquarters' staff and structurePart 4 General management assessedmoney and powerefficiency and effectiveness1989s - "Socialist Competition"
