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Creatore:: Curry, Natasha, Smith, Judith, The Nuffield Trust, The King's Fund, Dixon, Jennifer, and Mays, Nicholas
Publication date:: 2010
Abstract:: In this report, we focus on what needs to be done to strengthen commissioning in the NHS, through an analysis of the problems with current commissioning arrangements. We begin by examining what is meant by ‘commissioning’ in the English NHS.

Creatore:: Goodwin, Nick, Dixon, Jennifer, Lewis, Richard, The King's Fund, The Nuffield Trust, and Rosen, Rebecca
Publication date:: 2010
Abstract:: Since the 1950s, the NHS has been looking at ways of improving care coordination. Lord Darzi’s NHS Next Stage Review introduced a new concept, that of the integrated care organisation (ICO). Since then, the Government has begun piloting schemes that offer different models of integrated care. This report, published jointly ...

Creatore:: Dixon, Jennifer, King's Fund, and Damiani, Michael
Publication date:: 2001
Abstract:: This report examines the nature of emergency admissions in London, pointing out that the main peaks in demand appear to be due to respiratory disease during the Christmas period. Chronic disease in the elderly is a major factor, and residents of the East End of London seem to be affected ...

Creatore:: King's Fund, Dixon, Jennifer, and Harrison, Anthony
Publication date:: 2000
Abstract:: Because the NHS was founded to provide equal access to all on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay, price was eliminated as a method of bringing demand for services into line with supply. This means that the Government has to make decisions about the amount of ...

Creatore:: King's Fund, Dixon, Jennifer, and Dewar, Steve
Publication date:: 2000
Abstract:: The purpose of this paper is to stimulate debate about the appropriate standard of proof to use in GMC hearings. The GMC currently uses a criminal standard of proof (beyond reasonable doubt). However, this is a matter of custom and practice and is not specified. Recently there have been calls ...

Creatore:: King's Fund, Mays, Nicholas, Dixon, Jennifer, and Goodwin, Nick
Publication date:: 1998
Abstract:: This paper looks at definitions of different types of accountability, political and administrative, and at the accountability of health authorities, GP fundholders and the pilot projects for total purchasing. The research has revealed models of financial, managerial and public accountability which are described. The paper concludes with discussion of the ...

Creatore:: Dixon, Jennifer, Policy Institute (King's Fund), and Mays, Nicholas
Publication date:: 1996
Abstract:: This book describes the trend towards more diverse and devolved forms of purchasing and combinations of purchaser organisations within health authorities in the NHS. It presents a multi-dimensional profile of each of the current models of purchaser organisation. Trends and policy developments are discussed in relation to the likelihood that ...

Creatore:: Goodwin, Nick, Dixon, Jennifer, Rosen, Rebecca, Davies, Alisha, Nuffield Trust, Dixon, Anna, Perry, Claire, Ham, Chris, Smith, Judith, and The King's Fund
Publication date:: 2012
Abstract:: This paper has been written as a contribution to the work of the NHS Future Forum and in support of the government’s espoused aim of placing integrated care at the heart of the programme of NHS reform. Integrated care is essential to meet the needs of the ageing population, transform ...

Creatore:: Dixon, Jennifer, King's Fund, Thorlby, Ruth, and Lewis, Richard
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: Local accountability has been a significant policy issue within the NHS generally. However, primary care trusts are in the main accountable to the centre and there have been calls to review this. This paper discusses a range of options for reforming the relationships between PCTs and their public. It explores ...

Creatore:: Dixon, Jennifer, Gray, Diane, King's Fund, Rosen, Rebecca, Finlayson, Belinda, and Lewis, Richard
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 ...

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