Reforming clinical research and development in England

摘要

Almost 80% of Department of Health's research and development funding is allocated to NHS trusts, limiting the department's ability to set strategic direction Radical overhaul of strategy, delivery systems, and funding streams aims to bring more non-governmental funding into all aspects of healthcare research Research strategy is being developed through new networks and bodies between NHS, academia, industry, and the voluntary sector Accountability arrangements for the work of the networks and bodies is complex and unclear NHS funding will be allocated through two new funding streams: support for science and NHS priorities and needs Several issues arise from the strategy, most notably the potential for conflicts of interest.