The Choice: A First Look

Nigel Edwards, former CEO of the Nuffield Trust, joins hosts Al Mulley and John Lotherington to discuss the pressing challenges facing the NHS at its 75th anniversary. They delve into the urgency of improving clinical decision-making to enhance patient care amid rising public anxiety and trust erosion. The conversation highlights the reliance on foreign nurses, dwindling general practitioners, and the need for systemic change beyond funding. They also tackle the critical issues of capital spending and the maintenance backlog affecting healthcare services.