The commissioning process in the NHS: the theory and application

The commissioning process in the NHS: the theory and application

This article explores the commissioning process introduced into the NHS in 1991. Its purpose is to consider the relevance of this experience for future commissioning structures. In particular the implementation of Changing Childbirth (Department of Health 1993) is discussed as an illustration of the...

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Main Authors:	Dopson, S, Locock, L
Format:	Journal article
Published:	Routledge 2002

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