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P724 CEEFAX 724 Sat 19 Nov 15:02/21       1/4  CITIZENS' JURIES COULD QUIZ THE NHS Citizens' juries, modelled on judicial juries, and already running in the USA and in Germany may have a lot to offer the NHS. That's the view of Philip Hunt, director of NAHAT, the National Association of Health Authorities and Trusts. His proposal reflects a conviction that health authorities "need to learn new ways of communicating with the public" and get local views about healthcare provision.  Contacts: page 729
P724 CEEFAX 724 Sat 19 Nov 15:01/44       2/4  CITIZENS' JURIES COULD QUIZ THE NHS The citizens' juries would be made up of ordinary volunteers, meeting in groups to deliberate policies. As Philip Hunt puts it, "Ordinary people given information can make informed decisions." The authorities concerned would not be under any obligation to accept the group's findings - but the system would allow members of the public to take part in "teasing the issues out and enhancing the decision-making process."  Contacts: page 729
P724 CEEFAX 724 Sat 19 Nov 15:01/12       3/4  CITIZENS' JURIES COULD QUIZ THE NHS A hearing on a particular point of local health policy might take around five days, with witnesses being called in. "It wouldn't absolve the NHS from making tough,unpopular decisions," Mr Hunt of NAHAT, said. "But these are more likely to be accepted if the authority has shown itself prepared to be open and listen to the people it is there to serve." Authorities are moving towards more consultation with the public.  Contacts: page 729
P724 CEEFAX 724 Sat 19 Nov 15:00/51       4/4  CITIZENS' JURIES COULD QUIZ THE NHS NAHAT reports that in the last few years health authorities have been more inclined to participate in public meetings. There have been more meetings with local voluntary groups, health forums, telephone hotlines, surveys of public and patients' opinion, and more one-to-one interviews. The need works both ways - we want a listening Health Service, policy- makers have to identify local needs and marry them with national ones.  Contacts: page 729