Mind the gap between policy imperatives and service provision: a qualitative study of the process of respiratory service development in England and Wales

• Main Authors: Sheikh Aziz (Author), Kielmann Tara (Author), Powell Alison (Author), Tierney Alison (Author), Huby Guro (Author), Hamilton Sonya (Author), Pinnock Hilary (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Healthcare systems globally are reconfiguring to address the needs of people with long-term conditions such as respiratory disease. Primary Care Organisations (PCOs) in England and Wales are charged with the task of developing cost-e...