Rationalizing Acute Care Services (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781857751253)

Rationalization is concerned with making the most effective use of the resources available. In many places where this process is taking place it is plagued with public opposition and misunderstanding. Hitherto rationalization in the acute care sector has primarily been concerned with closing sites closing beds moving beds between services and moving beds from one site to another. This book discusses the need for rationalization in the context of health service reforms and future strategy. It considers recent changes in the health service the case for rationalization health care needs the role of public relations the future of the acute care hospital site and facilities appraisal and the costs of rationalization. The text is essential reading for managers and clinicians involved in acute care services non-executive members of boards and trusts and students of health services management.

Author: Pauline Mistry
ISBN-10: 1857751256
ISBN-13: 9781857751253
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 11/15/1996
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.25d