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Explores the experiences and aspirations of 380 international nurses working in London, and gives an overview of trends and policy on international recruitment.
Exploring the impact of health service market reforms
12 Sep 2005
Richard Lewis, Jennifer Dixon
Offers a critical analysis of the introduction of market reforms into the health service, and examines whether these policy developments can meet the core aims of the NHS.
This report assesses the policy initiatives the government has taken to address waiting list numbers and waiting times, and explores what should be done next.
We review patients' perceptions about managing their own long-term conditions, and identify how primary care trusts and other health and social care providers can best support them in line with their individual needs.
Ann Netten, Robin Darton, Vanessa Davey, Jeremy Kendall, Martin Knapp, Jacquetta Williams, Jose Luis Fernandez, Julien Forder
Does a mixed economy work in providing care to Londoners? This paper from The King's Fund recommends how policy and practice should develop in this area.
London's NHS faces particular challenges in recruiting and retaining its workforce. How can it overcome these challenges, and what progress is being made?
Jenni Burt, Cathy Shipman, Julia Addington-Hall, Patrick White
Drawing on a two-year research project carried out by UCH, this publication examines palliative care provision in London, looking at how services vary between PCTs.
The Labour Party came to power in 1997 promising to 'save' the NHS, but has it achieved its health service priorities? This audit seeks to answer that question.
What incentives exist for NHS managers to focus on wider health issues?
1 Feb 2005
David Hunter , Linda Marks
This paper looks at how incentives in the health system could bring about a shift in focus, to encourage NHS managers to focus on wider public health issues.
Brings together the conclusions of The King's Fund work for the Department of Health to identify strategies for achieving and sustaining reductions in NHS waiting times.
The NHS regularly measures and monitors aspects of its performance. If it started routinely measuring patients' health-related quality-of-life outcomes too, what would be the benefits?
This report makes the case for supporting and developing health advocacy in London to promote health and tackle inequality and recommends ways forward..
Redefining medical professionalism for better patient care
1 Nov 2004
Rebecca Rosen, Steve Dewar
The medical profession needs to respond to changing expectations of patients, the state, and the health service itself. This paper proposes a way to redefine medical professionalism for the future.
This paper provides a checklist for European national and regional policy-makers responsible for integrated care policy and the provision of care for older people.
