At 19:42 28/11/96 GMT0, Dr. Andrew N. Herd wrote:
>I was thinking about Ahmad's post while I was writing an editorial this
>afternoon. Since, in my opinion, "Choice and Opportunity" is impractical
>and "A service with Ambition" says nothing at all, perhaps we could have a
>go at redesigning the NHS.
>
>In no particular order, and without any attempt to be comprehensive, here
>is my bid. It is intended to stimulate debate!
>
>2) We need to muzzle the NHSE. The Executive produces just under 1,000
>pieces of guidance a year and it is giving the NHS constipation.
The NHSE is there to manage the service for the politicos, not make your
life easier. So long as the NHS is a political football the NHSE will be
giving you 'guidance'.
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