Allyson Pollock
Allyson Pollock (pronounced: Al-ly-son Pol-lock) is a prominent public health physician and health policy researcher. She is best known for her work on the privatization of National Health Service (NHS) and the commercialization of healthcare.
Etymology
The name Allyson is of Old German origin, meaning "noble, exalted". Pollock is a Scottish surname, derived from the Old English 'Polluc', which means "little pool or stream".
Career
Allyson Pollock began her career as a medical doctor, specializing in public health. She later transitioned into health policy research, focusing on the impact of privatization on the NHS. She has written extensively on the subject, including her book "NHS plc: The Privatisation of Our Health Care".
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society.
- Health Policy: The decisions, plans, and actions undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
- Privatization: The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector.
- National Health Service (NHS): The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
- Commercialization: The process of managing or running something principally for financial gain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allyson Pollock
- Wikipedia's article - Allyson Pollock
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