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Doing transformational change in the English NHS in the context of “big bang” redisorganisation: Findings from the North East transformation system (2015)
Journal Article
Hunter, D., Erskine, J., Small, A., McGovern, T., Hicks, C., Whitty, P., & Lugsden, E. (2015). Doing transformational change in the English NHS in the context of “big bang” redisorganisation: Findings from the North East transformation system. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 29(1), 10-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/jhom-01-2014-0019

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine a bold and ambitious scheme known as the North East transformation system (NETS). The principal aim of the NETS is the achievement of a step-change in the quality of health services delivered to peopl... Read More about Doing transformational change in the English NHS in the context of “big bang” redisorganisation: Findings from the North East transformation system.

How might healthcare systems influence speed of cancer diagnosis: a narrative review (2014)
Journal Article
Brown, S., Castelli, M., Hunter, D., Erskine, J., Vedsted, P., Foot, C., & Rubin, G. (2014). How might healthcare systems influence speed of cancer diagnosis: a narrative review. Social Science & Medicine, 116, 56-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.06.030

Striking differences exist in outcomes for cancer between developed countries with comparable healthcare systems. We compare the healthcare systems of 3 countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), 3 UK jurisdictions (England, Wales and Northern Ireland), 3... Read More about How might healthcare systems influence speed of cancer diagnosis: a narrative review.