The impact of NHS outsourcing of elective care to the independent sector on outcomes for patients, healthcare professionals and the United Kingdom health care system: A rapid narrative review of literature

Simon Fletcher, Oya Eddama, Michael Anderson, Rachel Meacock, Vasudha Wattal, Pauline Allen and Stephen Peckham

Health Policy, 2024, vol. 150, issue C

Abstract: The NHS is increasingly turning to the independent sector, primarily to alleviate elective care backlogs. However, implications for the healthcare system, patients and staff are not well understood.

Keywords: Independent sector; Waiting lists; Delivery of health care; Patient reported outcome measures; Workforce (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105166

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