title: What kind of strategic plan?
abstract: Planning has had a formal place in the NHS since the 1974 reorganisation, though not everyone regards it as effective. Before the next round of strategic planning begins Robert Lee examines the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, and suggests the way ahead.
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D006285:Health Planning / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom