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Health and Health Care in Britain
Description
This new edition of Baggott's engaging and clearly written text provides students with an up-to-date and concise introduction to all aspects of health care in Britain today. It has been extensively rewritten to take account of the many recent changes and developments in the NHS and in health policy. Including clear explanations of concepts like clinical governance and evidence-based health care, it also covers political changes such as the health policies of the Blair administration and the increasing diversity of the NHS as a result of devolution.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Health and Illness
Medicine and the Medical Profession
Critical Perspectives on Health Care
The Evolution of the British Health Care System
Health Policy From Thatcher to Blair
Health Care Funding and Independent Sector Provision
Health Care Policy and Planning, and Management
Access to Health Care
Managing Quality and Standards
Primary Health Care
Health and Social Care
Patient and Public Involvement
Public Health
Conclusion.
Health and Illness
Medicine and the Medical Profession
Critical Perspectives on Health Care
The Evolution of the British Health Care System
Health Policy From Thatcher to Blair
Health Care Funding and Independent Sector Provision
Health Care Policy and Planning, and Management
Access to Health Care
Managing Quality and Standards
Primary Health Care
Health and Social Care
Patient and Public Involvement
Public Health
Conclusion.
Product details
| Published | 26 Aug 2004 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Extent | 332 |
| ISBN | 9781137116383 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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