1st Edition

Conversations about the NHS

By Dinesh Bhugra Copyright 2023
180 Pages
by Routledge

180 Pages
by Routledge

180 Pages
by Routledge

As the National Health Service celebrates 75 years, this book reflects not only on its successes but also on its challenges. Society, medicine and technology have all changed considerably since its founding in 1948 so what can, and should, the NHS do to adapt to remain fit for purpose? This thought-provoking book is made up of interviews with healthcare leaders, policymakers and practitioners,... Read more

    1. Preface.  2. Introduction The NHS: Past and Present.  3. Lord John Alderdice.  4. Lord Nigel Crisp  5.Dr Sarah Hallett.  6. Sir David Haslam.  7. Sir Ian Gilmore.  8. Dr Richard Horton.  9. Baroness Molly Meacher.  10. Dr Chaand Nagpaul.  11. Baroness Julia Neuberger.  12. Dr Max Pemberton.  13. Dr Daniel Poulter MP.  14. Rachel Power.  15. Lucy Watson.  16. Dr Rajiv Wijesuriya.  17. Conclusions NHS: The Future. 

    Biography

    Dinesh Bhugra is Emeritus Professor of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity, King’s College London, UK. Pat-President Royal College of Psychiatrists (2008-2011), World Psychiatric Association (2014-2017), British Medical Association 2018-2019