Rationing: a dangerous game
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UK nurses are very keenly aware that the National Health Service (NHS) must treat more and more people each year while staff levels are not rising. This is a key factor in the current debate about the rationing of the services provided by the NHS. Some observers believe that the debate is not addressing the most important questions, including whether patients will necessarily benefit from an increase in aggressive medical treatments and whether there really is infinite demand for health care.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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Balanced mix
Article Abstract:
The UK National Health Service (NHS) is now subject to rationing at all levels. It is widely recognized that resources are scarce and demand is unlimited, but there are mixed views about exactly how rationing should take place. Attention will inevitably be given to controlling increased expenditure, and efforts will also focus on more cost-effective use of public resources. The best form of rationing will be made up of a mix of approaches which protect professionals' clinical judgement.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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The long and winding road
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The UK government is giving a new emphasis to the nursing profession. The Dec 1997 White Paper on the National Health Service (NHS) acknowledges and promotes the expanded role of nurses working in acute and community sectors. The government has also involved nurses in NHS service commissioning through their representation on primary care groups. The change in political views will be welcomed by both nurses and patients who should now ensure that the aims become practice.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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