Sharing Power and Authority

Abstract

Healthcare for a particular population or community, and providing leadership by general management rather than professional ethics are two major trends appearing in healthcare in Britain, and a parallel can be drawn between its system and Canada's, In Britain, however, partnerships are taking a back seat to personal accountability, and nurses, doctors and administrators are stepping out of their regular roles into general management. When partnerships do form between these groups, it is important that they be between management providing certain services, and not different professions.