title: Choice menus will serve up more private sector options.
abstract: The independent sector's contribution to NHS patient choice is to be significantly extended through an invitation to bid for inclusion on PCT choice menus. In an exclusive interview, NHS chief executive Sir Nigel Crisp reveals that 'the BUPAs of this world' will be encouraged to supply care in all areas of elective care where choice is to be offered.
authors.forename: Alastair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McLellan
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D003284:Contract Services; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D010358:Patient Participation; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration