Independent sector treatment centres: experience and spin
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: EDITOR—Independent sector treatment centres were recently praised by the Department of Health.1 Ophthalmologists have highlighted the problems experienced and predicted for cataract centres.2–4 The government argument that independent centres provide value for money in elective surgery is unconvincing because it considers “spot purchasing” costs of “waiting list initiatives” rather than the costs of planned NHS care.1 Procurement may drain the NHS of funds that might otherwise be invested in comprehensive care …
Source: BMJ
Author: Simon P Kelly
Institution: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2049628877