Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. List of tables and boxes viii
4. Acknowledgements ix
5. List of abbreviations x
6. Introduction 1
7. The creation of the NHS and its relevance for today 13
8. The tripartite split 39
9. The double-bed 75
10. Funding the NHS 113
11. Managing in the NHS 137
12. Nursing 163
13. The role of the public in health policy 183
14. Health policy under Labour 209
15. Conclusion 231
16. References 257
17. References 285