Still the sick man of Europe

James Gubb, 13 March 2008

A new report, published in the latest edition of the Civitas Review, argues NHS performance on efficiency, quality and – most damagingly so far as its ideals are concerned – equity, has flailed badly over the past ten years despite record increases in funding.
The problems are systemic. The undeniable talents of doctors, nurses and health care professionals working in the NHS are being stymied by perverse incentives created by Whitehall.
The NHS needs to be considering more radical options than those under review by Lord Darzi: it should be looking to Europe, and particularly the Netherlands, for better ways of providing universal and comprehensive health care. To read the report click here.