Freedom to meet local clinical needs
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Foundation trusts can become better health care providers and employers if greater user involvement, financial freedoms and new developments are achieved. The freedom of foundation trusts enables them to act on the basis of clinical need, and take account of professionals' clinical experience when setting priorities and planning developments.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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People should pay for a percentage of their healthcare
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The NHS is inequitable, so people need to share its financial burden. All those who can afford, should pay some money for routine procedures. This will help deliver a person-centered, cost-effective and high quality service to everyone.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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The burden of chronic wounds in the UK
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The article discusses the impact on patients and the healthcare system due to chronic wound management in the U.K. Suggestions for reducing ulcers or chronic wounds are presented to help ease the burden on the healthcare system.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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