Author: Clough, Christopher

Source: Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians, Volume 3, Number 6, 1 November 2003 , pp. 551-554(4)

Publisher: Royal College of Physicians

Abstract:

Involving patients and the public in the NHS is a new strategic initiative by the Deparment of Health. Over time it will make a significant change to how services are designed and delivered. Doctors need to be aware of this new legislation and the change in the patient/clinician dynamic it embraces. In the clinical setting a change of culture is required so that doctors move to working in partnerships with their patients. Within trusts, hospital or otherwise, structures must be in place to ensure appropriate patient/public involvement. Health service workers and the public will need to understand the skills required from both sides for a constructive partnership to emerge. It is hoped that the prioritising of health service resources in the future will be the result of a more democratic process involving patients, public and health service workers.

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Keywords: LOCAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS LSP; MODERNISATION; OVERSEE AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE; OSC; PATIENT ADVOCACY AND LIAISON SERVICES; PALS; PATIENT PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PPI; STRENGTHENING; ACCOUNTABILITY

Document Type: Regular paper

Publication date: 2003-11-01

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