Health Policy in Britain: The Politics and Organisation of The National Health Service (Public Policy and Politics) - Softcover

Christopher Ham

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9780333961766: Health Policy in Britain: The Politics and Organisation of The National Health Service (Public Policy and Politics)

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ISBN 10: 0333961765 ISBN 13: 9780333961766

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

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Systematically updated throughout the fifth edition of this leading text provides the most up- to-date and comprehensive account available of health policy in the United Kingdom. It offers a clear and thorough introduction to the history of the NHS, its funding and priorities, and to the process of policy making. Written by a leading authority it provides a systematic assessment of changes under the Blair administration and includes two entirely new chapters on policy in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland after devolution and on key current issues and international comparisons.

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'This book provides a comprehensive introduction to health policy...It would be of interest to both students and qualified practitioners...The book contains an extensive bibliography that includes a good chronology of recent health policy.' - Susan Carr, Primary Health Care

'...highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand the NHS and its ongoing reform'. - Albert G. Mulley Jr, Health Expectations

About the Author:

CHRISTOPHER HAM is Professor of Health Policy and Management, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, UK.

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