Index Catalog // The Kings Fund Digital Archive

Publication date:: 2004
Abstract:: Chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart failure and hypertension affect large numbers of people, including patients, carers, families and friends. As the population in England ages, growing numbers of patients will need help with managing complex, multiple conditions over sustained periods. Apart from the burden of ill-health, treating ...

Publication date:: 2004
Abstract:: Chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart failure and hypertension affect large numbers of people, including patients, carers, families and friends. As the population in England ages, growing numbers of patients will need help with managing complex, multiple conditions over sustained periods. Apart from the burden of ill-health, treating ...

Publication date:: 2007
Abstract:: This briefing outlines the current system of professional regulation in the UK; describes the criticisms of this system; details the government's proposals for reform; and discusses the potential strengths and weaknesses of the proposed changes [Introduction]

Schöpfer:: Kendall, Liz and King's Fund
Publication date:: 2000
Abstract:: This paper analyses the experiences of other city-wide authorities in the UK and internationally in improving health. It sets out which cities were studied and why, outlines the different ways in which Mayors work to affect change, identifies the available evidence of action to improve health in selected cities, and ...

Schöpfer:: King's Fund
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: Creative arts can promote physical, mental and social well-being. The arts can be an effective way of providing people with the confidence to put their views forward and of promoting health messages to those who do not usually listen. This book looks at some very different arts in health care ...

Schöpfer:: Policy Institute (King's Fund) and New, Bill
Publication date:: 1998
Abstract:: This Review is based on the financial year 1996 to 1997. The first part examines the main events of the year in five key policy areas: creating the new NHS ; community care ; public health strategy; serving the consumer; and clinical knowledge. The second part of the work contains ...

Schöpfer:: R&D Division (Organisation & Management Group, North Thames, NHS Executive, Department of Health, Great Britain), McClenahan, John, Smith, Lesley, and Management College (King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1997
Abstract:: 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 ...

Schöpfer:: Mays, Nicholas, London Commission (King's Fund), and Roberts, Emilie
Publication date:: 1997
Abstract:: This report is a case study of primary-secondary substitution as an achievable means of reconfiguring health care in London and the UK more generally. It systematically reviews the available local, national and international evidence on the potential for cost-effective primary-secondary substitution of emergency care. The evidence relating to substitution and ...

Schöpfer:: New, Bill and Policy Institute (King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1997
Abstract:: This Review is based on the financial year 1996 to 1997. The first part examines the main events of the year in five key policy areas: creating the new NHS ; community care ; public health strategy; serving the consumer; and clinical knowledge. The second part of the work contains ...

Schöpfer:: Klein, Rudolf and Policy Institute (King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1997
Abstract:: It is simply not possible to provide people with all the health care they need. Rationing is inevitable and the public must play a major role in the debate. This publication is about talk and action in health care rationing, and presents the latest thinking and practical experience in rationing ...

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