UK HEALTH POLICY

Relationship between Euthanasia Health Policy and Advances in Clinical Practice in the UK



Relationship between Health Policy and Advances in Clinical Practice in the UK

Introduction

Recently, some doctors around the country have dramatically changed the way they conduct their business. In exchange for an annual fee, the doctors promise their patients enhanced service and attention. However, this new medical care, known as "concierge" or "boutique" care, has triggered heated criticism from those who believe that medical care should not vary based on a patient's ability to pay. Health care in the UK has revolutionized by the introduction of managed care. The concept of Health Care Management has got a lot of importance. Because of an increasing number of patients these days in many parts of the world, this topic has gained a lot of significance in recent years. Hospitals are investing a lot of money in this regard for the betterment of patients. Although, it demands exorbitant costs but, they are necessary. If any hospital needs to maintain proper management of healthcare services, than a certain level of financing would be required

Doctors and patients have grown increasingly frustrated with managed care, the insurance system through which most Britishers pay for medical treatment (Hoy, Wagner & Hall, 2007). Managed-care insurers, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), keep medical costs down by limiting patients' access to doctors and treatments (Snyder, Parsons, McLeod, Bay, Michener & Sauers, 2008). Because those insurers pay flat fees for each patient and procedure, doctors are pressed to see as many patients as possible, allotting little time for each individual.

Discussion

Healthcare is heading for a serious crisis worldwide. Reforming and improving healthcare is one of the most troublesome issues facing the United Kingdom. When we advocate the use of principles of quality management in healthcare, we must be careful about what we mean. There are many different approaches to quality management. Not all have been equally successful. The cost of incorrect or missed diagnoses is harder to estimate, but is undoubtedly high, as well. Mistakes in diagnosis lead to inappropriate or even harmful treatments, as well as the need for additional care once the actual health condition is diagnosed.

The National Health Service is a medical service that is primary targets and came into being with the intention to take primary care of the patients. National Health Service always believes in innovation thus it takes the stances in new interventions with the intention to do the treatment of the people in a better way with modern techniques and technologies, in order to cater large variety of diseases. Finally, both diagnostic mistakes and inappropriate treatment Increase indirect costs because they require additional documentation and extra administration. Medical plans are the latest reaction to growing discontent over managed care (Kahn, 2006). Such plans offer a range of services far beyond those covered by private insurance or healthcare: home visits, round-the-clock access to doctors through cellular telephones or beepers, same- or next-day appointments, nutrition counseling and physical fitness examinations at patients' ...