Journal of Management in Medicine: Volume 11 Issue 4

Managerialism and public attitudes towards UK NHS managers

Mark Learmonth

Presents the results of empirical work examining public attitudes towards UK NHS managers. The findings indicate a strong lack of sympathy for managers. Discusses possible…

Determining priorities for purchasers: The public response to rationing within the NHS

Ann Richardson

There is currently great interest in how best to consult the public on purchasing priorities, but little information about the results of such activity. Based on health panels set…

Why are GP exercise schemes so successful (for those who attend)?: Results from a pilot study

Surinder Singh

Aims to explore and examine the meanings attached to two general practitioner prescribed exercise schemes in London. A total of 13 interviewees were recruited in two leisure…

User participation in service planning: A qualitative approach to gauging the impact of managerial attitudes

Timothy Milewa

It is often suggested that professional and managerial attitudes significantly delimit the impact of new structures for enhancing the role and influence of service users in health…

Swedish physicians’ perspectives on the introduction of the Stockholm model

Randolph K. Quaye

Reports findings on the perspectives of Swedish physicians since the introduction of the Stockholm model. Subjects were asked to describe their work, how long they had been…