What does “patient choice” really mean?

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Mun-Keat Looi
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.r2363
Cited by: 0
References: 2

Abstract

The concept of “patient choice” features heavily in the NHS 10 year plan. But what does it mean to patients—and is it still a meaningful concept? The BMJ’s patient panel give their views

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health Services Management and Policy Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
r2363–r2363
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN