This project followed the introduction of beta-interferon in one health region. It provided the opportunity to pilot many helpful approaches to the active management of drugs in health authorities. The report concludes that many of the approaches used in this situation were successful and could be applied to future similar ...
This report addresses two questions: which factors influence people with relapsing remitting MS to come forward for new drug therapies?, and what do these group of people with MS want from an organisation such as the Multiple Sclerosis Society (MSS)? In addressing the first question, the authors discuss various discouraging ...
Reorientating the NHS to be both needs led and responsive to users has to be a joint endeavour for both commissioners and providers. A new synthesis is required to combine the best of personal patient care with a focus on population health. The King's Fund has recognised community oriented primary ...
Arthur Andersen and Co. Management Consultants has been involved with a number of research projects designed to measure value for money in health and local authority services. This booklet describes the components which they believe make up a successful joint planning exercise. Its purpose is to present some lessons and ...
In March 1986 the NHS Training Authority commissioned the King's Fund College to conduct a project to investigate the training and development needs of Family Practitioner Committees (FPCs) with particular reference to their management development needs. The aims of the project were twofold: 1) to identify the current and probable ...