Em Portugal, discute-se a insustentabilidade do SNS. Na Grã-Bretanha, discute-se a revolução cultural no NHS:
The backbencher spoke out after Cameron outlined four key changes to the NHS reforms. In a speech to members of the medical profession at the clinical neurological centre at University College London Hospital, the prime minister said:
- The health and social care bill will be amended to make clear that the primary role of Monitor is not to promote competition but to promote the interests of patients. It will "use competition as a means to that end".
- The 2013 deadline for the creation of new GP-led commissioning consortiums, due to take charge of 65% of the NHS budget, will be shelved.
- Clinical commissioning will be opened up, with hospital doctors and nurses involved. Clinical senates will be introduced to allow groups of doctors and healthcare professionals to "take an overview of the integration of care" across a wide area. In a key declaration, Cameron said: "Our changes will now secure clinically led commissioning, not just GP-led commissioning."
- The 18-week limit on waiting times, enshrined in the NHS constitution, will be kept.
Por cá, a "festa" está quase a começar!
