Newdick, Christopher.

Who should we treat? : rights, rationing, and the resources in the NHS / Christopher Newdick. - 2nd ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005. - xx, 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of cases. - Table of legislation. - List of abbreviations. - 1. Problems of resource allocation. - 2. Principles of resource allocation. - 3. Managing resources in the NHS. - 4. Organisation of the NHS. - 5. Priority setting, patients' rights, and judicial review. - 6. Standards of care and medical negligence. - 7. Liability of health authorities and government. - 8. NHS governance and accountability. - 9. NHS care outside the NHS. - 10. Conclusion. - Index

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National health services--Great Britain.
National health insurance--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Medical care--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Medical care--Great Britain.

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