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Primary Care in the UK: Policy, Organisation and Management»rank: 3889714by: Stephen Peckham, Mark Exworthy
: :This text explores the development and context of primary care in the UK. Taking a policy perspective it discusses the management and organization of primary care and analyses contemporary issues and debates such as incorporation and fragmentation, inter-professional working, patient involvement and public health. It should be of interest to students on health policy, social policy, nursing, medical and management courses as well as practitioners and managers working in primary care, and other health and social care services. |
Tackling Health Inequalities Since the Acheson Inquiry»rank: 4550933by: Mark Exworthy, Marian Stuart, David Blane, Michael Marmot
: :In 1997 the Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health led by Sir Donald Acheson was commissioned to conduct a review of the latest available information on inequalities in health and to identify priority areas for future policy development to reduce health inequalities. This timely report reviews the progress made by the government, its agencies and others to implement the recommendations of that Inquiry. The report also examines the ways in which the UK government has sought to formulate and implement policies to tackle health inequalities. Tackling health inequalities since the Acheson Inquiry: describes policies in relation to the Inquiry's recommendations; examines the policy context with emphasis on the content and chronology of ... |
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Professionals and the New Managerialism in the Public Sector»rank: 6690704from: Open University Press
: :* What do 'managerialism' and 'professionalism' mean in today's public sector?* How do managers and professionals relate to each other?* What are the implications of changing notions of managerialism and professionalism? And of changing relations between managers and professionals?Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, there have been substantial changes to public sector organization and management. A key aspect of this change has been the emergence of a 'new managerialism' which appears to have challenged many widely held and established principles and practices within the public sector. Not least, this new managerialism has been seen to pose a significant threat across the public sector to the traditional dominance of professionalism and professionals.This book explores ... |
Purchasing Clinical Audit: A Study in the South and West Region (Institute for Health Policy Studies Research paper)»rank: 6690704by: Mark Exworthy
: :* What do 'managerialism' and 'professionalism' mean in today's public sector?* How do managers and professionals relate to each other?* What are the implications of changing notions of managerialism and professionalism? And of changing relations between managers and professionals?Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, there have been substantial changes to public sector organization and management. A key aspect of this change has been the emergence of a 'new managerialism' which appears to have challenged many widely held and established principles and practices within the public sector. Not least, this new managerialism has been seen to pose a significant threat across the public sector to the traditional dominance of professionalism and professionals.This book explores ... |
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Two at the Top: A Study of Working Relationships Between Chairs and Chief Executives at Health Authorities, Boards and Trusts in the NHS»rank: 6690704by: Mark Exworthy
: :* What do 'managerialism' and 'professionalism' mean in today's public sector?* How do managers and professionals relate to each other?* What are the implications of changing notions of managerialism and professionalism? And of changing relations between managers and professionals?Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, there have been substantial changes to public sector organization and management. A key aspect of this change has been the emergence of a 'new managerialism' which appears to have challenged many widely held and established principles and practices within the public sector. Not least, this new managerialism has been seen to pose a significant threat across the public sector to the traditional dominance of professionalism and professionals.This book explores ... |