Because this scenario showcases a slew of problems that are endemic to our
modern healthcare system — from the utter lack of bacterial control
in clinical
settings and the associated infections that result... to a process that shuttles vulnerable
patients in and out of emergency rooms for piecemeal diagnosis and treatment... to overcrowded, overburdened hospitals that still mindlessly cling to
patient - management processes that haven't worked for decades.
It's therefore urgent to
set out a new, positive vision for health and the health service — a
modern NHS that delivers the best care for
patients wherever they live, supports world - class scientific research, is supported by all sectors of society working to create a healthier nation, and takes on a global leadership role
in advancing the objective of universal health coverage,» says Dr Richard Horton, Editor -
in - chief, The Lancet.