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Defining Co-production

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This chapter has two distinct foci. We begin by looking at the wide variety of meanings associated with the term “co-production”, which has led to confusion and uncertainty about when, why, who and what is involved in this form of healthcare delivery. We provide a graphic showing a range of interactions that infer a deepening relationship between providers and users of services, with suggestions about where consultation ends and co-production starts. Following this we draw attention to the issues and challenges involved in managing co-production from the perspective of providers and users.

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    Sharon J. Williams

  2. Consolidated Caley Ltd, Peterborough, UK

    Lynne Caley

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Williams, S.J., Caley, L. (2020). Defining Co-production. In: Improving Healthcare Services. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36498-4_4

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