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Tomlinson: a social policy perspective (Part 1)
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 19, 1993
Summary
This article examines the historical context and social policy implications of the Tomlinson Report on London's health service. It analyzes the events leading to the report's creation and publication.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy Analysis
- Social Policy Studies
- Medical Services Research
Background:
- The Tomlinson Report investigated London's Health Service, Medical Education, and Research.
- Understanding the report's origins is crucial for analyzing its impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the historical context of the Tomlinson Report.
- To examine the social policy implications of the Tomlinson Report.
- To analyze the events leading to the commissioning and publication of the Tomlinson Report.
Main Methods:
- Adoption of a 'policy as process model' for analysis.
- Historical contextualization of the Tomlinson Report.
- Examination of key events preceding the report's publication.
Main Results:
- The article provides a historical overview of the factors influencing the Tomlinson Report.
- It highlights the relationships between phenomena using a policy process model.
Conclusions:
- This article serves as the first part of a two-part series on the Tomlinson Report.
- It establishes a foundation for understanding the report's social policy implications in subsequent analysis.