1 December 2015

Commentary on the research around 7 day working

How much healthcare policy is based on evidence?
SA Mathieson, Guardian 1 December 2015
  • Analysis of the discussion around the research evidence relating to 7 day working week in the NHS.
  • "The NHS relies on scientific evidence to assess new medicines: drugs are only authorised if they pass clinical trials, and offered only if they pass a cost-benefit test. But similar research into healthcare policy is often used to fuel arguments rather than guide decisions."