This chapter aims to develop an account of contemporary healthcare governance that
combines insights from the governance and governmentality literatures. It explores the …

Abstract The UK National Health Service (NHS) is regularly restructured. Its smooth
operation and organisational memory depends on the insights and capability of managers …

Abstract 'Quality'and 'performance'have become defining concepts for policymakers and
healthcare systems alike. Yet whilst these principles are of fundamental importance, their …

Research on trust in health care faces two enduring challenges. Firstly, there are conceptual
ambiguities in distinguishing trust from related concepts, such as confidence or …

Objectives To examine the current approach to leadership development in the English
National Health Service (NHS) and consider its implications for nursing. To stimulate debate …

AIM: To identify the factors that influence mammography screening behaviour in a sample of
Greek women. METHODS/SAMPLE: Data were collected in Athens-Greece, from individuals …

The Australian healthcare system is complex, comprised of public services (universal access
via Medicare) and private health insurance options (fee-for-service). This article presents …

Pharmaceutical products are commonly relied upon by professionals, and correspondingly
patients, within a wide range of healthcare contexts. This dependence, combined with the …

Background The importance of consumer trust in the food supply has previously been
identified, and dimensions of consumer trust in food—who they trust and the type of trust that …

Malnutrition is a life-threatening condition among older people living in nursing care homes.
This qualitative analysis of interview data from five care staff aimed to understand their …