Carry on, Matron
Article Abstract:
The United Kingdom Conservative Party proposes a greater role for pirvate insurance in health care as a way to improve the performance of the National Health Service (NHS). The argument is that this will attract funds, though more money will not necessarily improve performance. One proposal is for tax relief to encourage private insurance, but this may only benefit those who would have used private insurance anyhow. There is a stronger case for extending charges, and there is public support for payment for health care by people who can afford to do so.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Hard choices
Article Abstract:
The United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) has an annual drugs budget of 4.4 billion pounds sterling, increasing by 9% each year. There is concern as to how the NHS will deal with demand for the anti-impotence treatment, Viagra, anti-obesity treatments, and expensive treatments for cancer and multiple sclerosis. Public opinion could play a part in deciding priorities for treatment, but this may not provide the best guide. A survey in Oregon found that more importance was attached to breast enlargements than to mending broken legs.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The English patient
Article Abstract:
Plans for reform of the British National Health Service are assessed in detail, and the impact of an increase in funding is also assessed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: The cream of Manchester. Handled with care. Long-term problem solving better than knee-jerk response
- Abstracts: Boston Market in Canadian test. Fat chances. Boston Pizza's Spaghetti Western
- Abstracts: Drawing on a common bond. Their cup runneth over. When the sky's the limit
- Abstracts: The new native niche. Good eats
- Abstracts: Bush's latest energy solution, like its forebears, faces hurdles. Los Alamos Lab works to stem bomb brain drain