publication . Preprint . Article . 2011

Does competition between hospitals improve clinical quality? A review of evidence from two eras of competition in the English NHS

Name: Does competition between hospitals improve clinical quality? A review of evidence from two eras of competition in the English NHS
Keywords: ISI, H Social Sciences (General), HB Economic Theory, RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine, General Medicine

Matthew Skellern; Gwyn Bevan;

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Published: 07 Oct 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Summary

Abstract

Gwyn Bevan and Matthew Skellern review evidence on the effects of hospital competition on quality of care within the English NHS and question whether they support government proposals to extend competition

doi: 10.1136/bmj.d6470

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free text keywords: ISI, H Social Sciences (General), HB Economic Theory, RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine, General Medicine, jel:I11, Clinical quality, Nursing, Medicine, business.industry, business, Alternative medicine, medicine.medical_specialty, Quality of care, Government

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