Description
Book SynopsisThis second edition of this best-selling book offers a fresh look at how the British NHS is coping under increased pressures. It offers a critical perspective on concerns and a critique of the market-style changes introduced by the Coalition government between 2010 and 2015.
Trade Review"This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in health policy, health systems development and the wider health agenda.... a useful resource for all students of health, health professionals, policy makers and strategy developers." Health Service Journal
"Read this excellent book to find out where things have gone wrong in the NHS and why." 5 star review by a reader on Amazon.co.uk
"A thoughtful assessment of recent NHS reforms that is more balanced and insightful than many of those produced by New Labour's critics. " Critical Social Policy
This book's strength lies in the clarity of the argument and the presentation of evidence within a clear analytic framework." Sociology of Health & Illness
Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s preface; The Key Challenges Facing Health Systems; Meeting the Challenges; Moving Upstream: the dilemma of securing health in health policy; Models of Health Care Reform; Health Care Priorities; Choice and Health Care; Future Developments in the Evolution of Health Systems.
