The Health and social care act 2012

Question 1

what are the first two key features of the h&sc act ?

Answer 1

1. Aimed at tackling demand and treatment costs.

2. Aimed at improving the performance of the NHS.

Question 2

what are the 3rd and 4th key features of the h&sc act?

Answer 2

3. Local clinical commissioning groups are responsible for health.
4. putting clinicians in charge of shaping services means they should commission services to meet their local needs.

Question 3

what are the 5th and 6th key features of the h&sc act ?

Answer 3

5. patients are given greater freedom to choose services that meet their needs.
6. Greater opportunity for patients views to be heard and taken into account.

Question 4

what is the final key feature of the h&sc act?

Answer 4

7. Easier access for private providers.

Question 5

how does the h&sc act support an individuals rights?

Answer 5

Greater voice fore patients.