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The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works 

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Overview

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

₹2,763

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works
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Highlights

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
  • Accreditation Available
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The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works
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Course details

More about this course
  • The National Health Service (NHS) is a source of British national pride placed above the BBC, the British Olympic team, and the Royal Family. It affects the lives of millions of people.
  • But have you ever wondered how many people it takes to keep a nation healthy? Or how much money it costs to run the NHS? Or why hospital waiting times are always in the headlines?
  • This course will help you understand what keeps the fifth largest employer in the world running. You'll explore the challenges facing the system, and how to ensure the NHS is fit for the future.

The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works
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Curriculum

What is the NHS about?

What do you know about the NHS?

How has the NHS developed over time?

The building blocks of the NHS: how is the system structured?

How does the NHS work?

How does funding flow through the NHS?

How are decisions made in the NHS?

Who works in the NHS?

How do we make sure that the NHS is performing well?

How is the NHS doing?

Measuring how the NHS is performing

Measuring the quality of care

Measuring what patients think

The future of the NHS

The next ten years

Integration and collaboration

Technology and data

The public and the NHS

Finishing up

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