Nurs Manag (Harrow). 2001 Jul 01;8(4):15-20. doi: 10.7748/nm.8.4.15.s9.
Nursing management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
Linda Nazarko
PMID: 27700221 DOI: 10.7748/nm.8.4.15.s9
THE NHS PLAN aims to move the NHS from the mid 20th century to the 21st century ( DoH 2000 ). It aims to change the culture of the NHS from a bureaucracy insensitive to the needs of people it serves, to one that is customer-focussed. This will involve radical changes to the NHS culture and it is unlikely that those changes can be implemented quickly ( Nazarko, 1996 ). It acknowledges the structural problems inherent in the NHS and aims to deliver a quality service. Does the NHS Plan give professionals the tools to deliver a quality service? How will other social policy initiatives help or hinder professionals in their efforts? Let us examine the potential benefits and pitfalls.