Conclusions

In this final chapter we shall attempt to draw together the range of contributions made in this book into a conclusion. This is never an easy task with edited collections and this is no exception given the vast\ terrain that the contributions have covered, geographically, conceptually, methodologically and practically. We should not really be surprised by this range given that health care organisations comprise a diverse range of stakeholders who hold different values, beliefs, attitudes and amounts of power. The main theme of the policy/practice gap in the reform of health care clearly resonated with contributors and underpins and binds together all of the chapters.