Granić K, Skupnjak B, Starova V
Nar Zdrav. 1975 Jan-Feb;31(1-2):17-20.
Based on the experience gained on the study tour through Great Britain, authors present their observations on health service in this country. A direct reason for the study tour was a desire of Great Britain to provide to health care planners of other countries an insignt into the status of health care system resulting from the last reorganization in 1974. In the introductory part, presented are essential data on health service and a review of basic concepts. A special emphasis is given to the uniformity of the service, provision of comprehensive care as well as to an encouragement of general practitioners to take central positions in the united health service. Further, details on reorganized system and an evaluation of these changes are presented. Shown are data on rationality of service and through a comparison with other countries it is concluded that health service of Great Britain is probably most rational in the western hemisphere. Finally, authors express their belief that further advancement and organizational improvement of the service will be made.
