Innovative Solutions for the NHS: Adopting Low-Cost Innovations from Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Authored by Matthew Harris, this thought-provoking book presents a pathway for the National Health Service (NHS) to adopt cost-effective innovations from areas of the world traditionally seen as recipients rather than providers of aid and support.

Addressing Healthcare Challenges in Era of Increasing Demand and Dwindling Resources

In the face of increasing demand and dwindling resources, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this book offers timely and practical solutions. It showcases simple, high-quality, and frugal alternatives to current healthcare practices in various specialties, including orthopaedics, paediatrics, mental health, and plastic surgery.

Decolonizing Global Health: Challenging Traditional Views

Grounded in contemporary debates on decolonization, this book invites readers to question the culture and systems in global health that view low-income countries as passive recipients of aid. By exploring innovative healthcare solutions from low- and middle-income countries, it highlights the potential for mutual learning and collaboration.

Essential Reading for Healthcare Professionals, Students, and Policymakers

This volume is essential reading for students and scholars in Public Health, Global Health, and Development Studies, as well as healthcare managers and policymakers in the UK and beyond. It provides a unique perspective on addressing healthcare challenges, decentralizing global health, and adopting cost-effective innovations.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Publication Date: August 31, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781032284958, 9781000932010