'Cosmetic boob jobs' or evidence-based breast surgery: An interpretive policy analysis of the rationing of 'low value' treatments in the English National Health Service
Russell J., Swinglehurst D., Greenhalgh T.
Conclusion: Despite the appeal of calls to tackle 'unwarranted variation' in access to low priority treatments by ensuring uniformity of local guidelines and policies, our findings suggest that ultimately, given the contingent nature of practice, this is likely to remain an illusory policy goal. Our findings challenge the scientistic thinking underpinning mainstream health policy discourse.