Presents the views of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties concerning health issues in Great Britain. Publication of the Health of the Nation white paper; Linking of income inequality to health determination; Steps for discouraging teenagers from smoking; Policy for reducing harmful effects of drugs.
*HEALTH care reform, *HEALTH policy, *LEGAL status of patients, *MEDICAL care, *PUBLIC health, BRITISH politics & government, 1997-2007
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The article considers the difficulties implementing the British government's new white paper on the future of primary, community and social care. The plan heralds more emphasis on preventive care, a greater selection of services, reduced health inequalities and more support for long term care patients. Patients will gain more power within the National Health Service. Questions remain over the means by which this comprehensive plan will be implemented. Implementation will depend on competition, new financial incentives and strengthened commissioning.
Editorial. Comments on the paper 'Delivering the NHS Plan,' which discusses the government's strategy for Great Britain's National Health Service. Commitment to a tax based system that provides free care to all; Plans to create institutions to set, monitor, and ensure national service standards; Earned autonomy of local organisations.
*MEDICAL care, *HEALTH policy, *SOCIAL security, *TAXATION
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The article discusses three reports on the future of medical care in Great Britain namely, "Future Direction of Health Care," from the National Association of Health Authorities and Trusts, "Future Health Care Options," released by the Institute of Health Services Management and the survey of health policy makers. The first paper focused on how the National Health Service (NHS) deliver health care in the nation. The second report gave out suggestions for medical care such as social insurance and local taxation.