NHS

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

NHS is an abbreviation of 'National Health Service', the state healthcare system of the United Kingdom (UK).

Guiding principles of the NHS

The NHS is guided by the following principles:

  • Equality and Fairness
  • the efficient Use of Resources
  • Accountability to the Public
  • the right of UK subjects to free healthcare
  • the right to be involved in decisions
  • the right to safety
  • the right to information.

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