BMA principles for effective and successful commissioning

The BMA views the commissioning of patient care as a key function of a National Health Service seeking to balance the clinical needs of patients with the finite resources that society is prepared to make available via general taxation. Most importantly, effective commissioning has the potential to improve the range and quality of health services available to patients.

This document outlines a series of principles which the BMA would wish to see upheld as the role of commissioning develops.

(Published, November 2006)