TY - BOOK AU - Mistry, P TI - Rationalizing acute care services SN - 1857751256 PY - 1997/// PB - Radcliffe Med KW - Health planning KW - Health services KW - Resource management KW - Hospitals N1 - 1 - Summary of changes in the NHS over the past decade; 2 - The case for the rationalization of acute care beds; 3 - The future of the acute care hospital and the importance of strategic thinking; 4 - Understanding the catchment population; 5 - Analysis of current patient activity; 6 - Projecting bed needs; 7 - Site and facilities appraisal; 8 - The costs of rationalization; 9 - Public relations, communications, and consultation; 10 - Future uncertainties ER -