Understanding Health Policy (Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series)

Book Details:

• Book Title: Understanding Health Policy

• Author: Rob Baggott

• Publisher: Policy Press

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9781861346308

• Pages: 296

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:

Understanding Health Policy by Rob Baggott offers a comprehensive examination of the processes and institutions involved in the formation and implementation of health policies. Drawing on original research, including in-depth interviews with key health policy actors, this book provides a fresh perspective on the ways in which health policies are shaped in the context of the National Health Service (NHS) and broader health systems.

The book explores the role of various institutions such as central government agencies, Parliament, political parties, pressure groups, the media, local government bodies, and the NHS itself. It also considers the impact of devolution and examines the influence of European and international organizations on health policy. Through insightful case studies, Baggott illustrates how health policy has evolved and changed over recent years.

The book addresses key questions such as:

• What constitutes health policy?

• Where does power lie in health policy-making?

• What aspects of health policy have transformed in recent years, and which have remained constant?

• What improvements can be made to enhance the quality of health policy-making?

Written with students in mind, Understanding Health Policy is also an invaluable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and anyone working in the health policy field.