Health and Health Care in Britain

by RobBaggott (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.28

  This new edition of Baggott's engaging and clearly written text provides students with an up to date and concise introduction to all aspects of health care in Britain today. It has been extensively rewritten to take account of the many recent changes and developments in the NHS and in health policy. Including clear explanations of concepts like clinical governance and evidence based health care, it also covers political changes such as the health policies of the Blair administration and the increasing diversity of the NHS as a result of devolution. MARKET 1: Undergraduate students of Health Studies and Nursing taking modules on health policy Postgraduate students of Health and Social Policy MARKET 2: Undergraduate students of Social Policy, Public Policy/Management, Sociology, Politics, and Applied Social Studies taking modules in social policy/health policy Health professionals, managers and policy makers

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.28

  This widely-used text covers all major aspects of contemporary health care in Britain. It provides a concise guide to recent trends in health and health services, identifies the main problems and challenges facing the health care system today, and analyses the responses of policy makers. Lively, readable and illustrated throughout with appropriate tables, figures and exhibits, the book provides both an informative account for the introductory student and a thoughtful commentary for those more familiar with the health care system.

• New

  Paperback
  2004

  $52.72

  This new edition of Baggott's engaging and clearly written text provides students with an up to date and concise introduction to all aspects of health care in Britain today. It has been extensively rewritten to take account of the many recent changes and developments in the NHS and in health policy. Including clear explanations of concepts like clinical governance and evidence based health care, it also covers political changes such as the health policies of the Blair administration and the increasing diversity of the NHS as a result of devolution. MARKET 1: Undergraduate students of Health Studies and Nursing taking modules on health policy Postgraduate students of Health and Social Policy MARKET 2: Undergraduate students of Social Policy, Public Policy/Management, Sociology, Politics, and Applied Social Studies taking modules in social policy/health policy Health professionals, managers and policy makers