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Hospital at home or acute hospital care? A cost minimisation analysis.

Authors :
Coast, Joanna
Richards, Suzanne H.
Peters, Tim J.
Gunnell, David J.
Darlow, Marry-Anne
Pounsford, John
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 06/13/98, Vol. 316 Issue 7147, p1802-1806. 5p. 6 Charts.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Compares the costs associated with early discharge to a hospital at home scheme and those associated with continued care in an acute hospital, while offering the views of the National Health Service (NHS) and social services in Great Britain. Advantages associated with hospital at home schemes; Provision of an economic evaluation of continued care; Methods used to determine the effectiveness of the two processes. INSET: Key messages.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09598146
Volume :
316
Issue :
7147
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
785237
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.316.7147.1802