PFI A Millstone For NHS, British Medical Association Says
Main Category: Public HealthArticle Date: 02 Sep 2008 - 3:00 PDT
email to a friend 
printer friendly 
opinions
| Patient / Public: |  |
4 (1 votes) |
| Healthcare Prof: |  |
Commenting on today's (Tuesday 2 September, 2008) Public Accounts Committee report on the management of PFI contracts, Dr Jonathan Fielden, Chairman of the BMA's Consultants Committee, says:
"PFI has proved a long-term millstone around the neck of the NHS, dragging down otherwise good organisations. Many of the contracts were poorly set up, biased towards the private sector providers and inflexible, leaving NHS trusts struggling to meet repayments and facing decades of debts. Money that trusts needed for patient care has been diverted away from the frontline, and into the hands of private companies.
"It is time for the NHS to move away from this detrimental funding system and towards one that is more cost effective and allows vital funds to get to patients."
British Medical Association
Visit our public health section for the latest news on this subject.
MLA
15 Feb. 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/119956.php>
APA
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/119956.php.
Please note: If no author information is provided, the source is cited instead.
|
Rate this article: (Hover over the stars then click to rate) |
Patient / Public: |
or |
Health Professional: |
Add Your Opinion
Please note that we publish your name, but we do not publish your email address. It is only used to let you know when your message is published. We do not use it for any other purpose. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
If you write about specific medications or operations, please do not name health care professionals by name.
All opinions are moderated before being included (to stop spam)
Contact Our News Editors
For any corrections of factual information, or to contact the editors please use our feedback form.
Please send any medical news or health news press releases to:
Note: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional. For more information, please read our terms and conditions.
Privacy Policy |
Terms and Conditions
MediLexicon International Ltd
Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
MediLexicon International Ltd © 2004-2012 All rights reserved.
