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Paperback. In Patients First, LeslieTurnberg, former President of the Royal College of Physicians, focuseson the needs of NHS patients and the staff who care for them. Shining alight on the many challenges facing the NHS and Primary and Social Care,and resisting any suggestion of yet another wholesale reorganisation,he pinpoints where and how to improve outcomes.It is clear that the caring services must change and apatient-centred model where a disillusioned workforce is brought backinto satisfying and contented employment should be the aim. Chapterson Social care and Primary Care come first, as so much in secondary careis dependent on them. Chapters on Public Health, Mental Health, andMaternity Care provide examples of where significant improvements may begained. Further chapters on Trust in the NHS, Research, and Fundingfollow.Patients First is a must-read for anyone interested in an NHS action plan for the future.* * * * *ReviewsLord Turnberg carefully takes the temperature of an ailing NHS.His life-saving prescription should be widely debated by all who careabout our nations most vital institution. Lord Simon Stevens, former Chief Executive of NHS EnglandLeslie Turnbergs passion for the NHS is palpable. He knows ithas to adapt, reconnect with its workforce and integrate with socialcare. Sir David Dalton, Former CEO of Salford Royal NHS Foundation TrustLeslie Turnberg draws on his wide experience to examine thereality of providing health care in the current climate. He suggestsseveral ways in which the NHS can move from despair to hope. Rebecca Myers. Visiting Professor, Health Systems Innovations Laboratory, London South Bank University has managed to distil not only the main issues but moreimportantly, the potential solutions . His refreshing ability to listento those working at the coal face makes this a book well-worth reading. Alexis Ingram. General Practitioner Brought his unique perspective and values into the book. I amsure people will read it with pleasure and be better for having done so. Baroness Kay Andrews, Chair, Select Committee on Social CareAn astonishing piece of work and a damned good read. Baroness Jill Pitkeathley, Vice President, Carers UK* * * * *About the Author Leslie Turnberg was Professor of Medicine and Dean of the MedicalSchool in Manchester before becoming President of the Royal College ofPhysicians in 1992. He led a review of Londons Health Services in 1997,was President of the Medical Protection Society, and was Chair of theBoard of the Public Health Laboratory Service before entering the Houseof Lords in 2000. There, he speaks on health and social care.Leslie is also the author of a number of other books, including Forks in the Road, Beyond the Balfour Declaration, Mandate, and An Unreasonable Man. In Patients First, Leslie Turnberg, former President of the Royal College of Physicians, focuses on the needs of NHS patients and the staff who care for them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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