Navigate the complexities of the NHS with ‘Health Policy for Health Care Professionals.’ This essential guide, perfect for healthcare professionals and students, delves into the origins and current agenda of the British health service. Understand the ideological underpinnings of the UK’s healthcare system and the practical challenges faced by workers implementing government policy at the local level. Covering the past 60 years of health policy, with a focus on post-1997 developments, this book offers critical insights into policy formation versus implementation, the tension between collective good and individual patient needs, and future challenges. Enhance your ability to assess and implement health policy effectively. A vital resource for careers in the NHS.