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Author:: King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1993
Abstract:: This report contains an abbreviated appraisal of the options for future health policy in Guernsey. It is divided into three main sections. The first section makes clear the main objectives that any policy must meet. The second section identifies the key components of alternative reform packages with an assessment of ...

Author:: Owens, Pat, King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Glennerster, Howard, and Matsaganis, Manos
Publication date:: 1992
Abstract:: Fundholding by general practices is the most innovative and potentially far reaching aspect of the NHS reforms. It also raises the most potential difficulties in implementation. The study falls into two parts. The first is a description of the preparatory period from January 1990, soon after practices were asked if ...

Author:: Taylor, Jean, Taylor, David, and King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1991
Abstract:: Against the background of profound change now affecting the British health and social care system this report examines economic aspects of the support of people (particularly adults) with severe learning difficulties in England, and their implications for future service development. It briefly outlines ideas and data relevant to: the evolution ...

Author:: King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Marks, Linda
Publication date:: 1988
Abstract:: This briefing paper critically reviews the proposals, assesses financial implication and highlights major omissions in the White Paper 'Promoting Better Health' : the Government's review of primary care services. It concludes that, despite welcome attention to issues of accountability and value for money, some basic questions remain unanswered : which ...

Author:: Hunter, David, Benzeval, Michaela, Judge, Ken, King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Ham, Chris
Publication date:: 1988
Abstract:: In the current debate surrounding methods of health finance, there has been no shortage of proposals for reform, but there has been a serious shortage of careful analysis of these proposals. This is the main aim of this briefing paper. Through a systematic examination of policy choices, it seeks to ...

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