This report reviews the performance of health services in Sweden, Holland, West Germany, Canada and USA. The main aim has been to identify the countries' studies, to draw parallels with the UK, and to establish the lessons, if any, from abroad. Chapter one traces the origins of the Prime Minister's ...
The briefing paper provides a constructive analysis of the White Paper (Working for Patients). It argues that the White Paper outlines an ambitious and high risk strategy. The paper identifies main themes underlying the White Paper proposals: new institutional arrangements for the health services; the management of clinical activity; responsiveness ...