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1 Is there a future for the NHS and how does Surgery fit within it? Chris Edmond Final Year Student, Cambridge University

2 The principles of the NHS Comprehensive Available to all Access based on clinical need Excellence and professionalism Best value for taxpayers NHS Constitution, 2009

3 The future – as the government sees it The White Paper – Equity and Excellence, Liberating the NHS, July 2010

4 Will it work? Framework for Procuring External Support for Commissioning Aetna (US) Axa PPP (UK) BUPA (UK) CHKS (UK) Dr Foster (UK) Health Dialog Services Corporation (US) Humana (US) KPMG LLP (US) McKesson (US) McKinsey (US) Navigant Consulting (US) Tribal (UK) UnitedHealth Europe (US) WG Consulting (UK)

5 Specific challenges for Surgery Training Independent Sector Treatment Centres Rationing – low priority procedures Professional independence

6 Role of Surgery and Surgeons Deliver excellent care Patient safety Advocate for patients Be politically active – EWTD Reinstate College visits Build GP – Specialist links Reinvigorate professionalism

7 The principles of the NHS – Is there a future? Comprehensive Available to all Access based on clinical need Excellence and professionalism Best value for taxpayers ?

8 Thank you Any questions?


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