Index Catalog // The Kings Fund Digital Archive

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London and Wall, Andrew
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: Managers may not be covered by the codes of practice of doctors and nurses but they are having to consider the ethical framework within which they work. This book examines ethical issues in a practical manner. It covers a wide field of concern to managers with responsibilities they have to ...

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London, McPherson, Klim, Coulter, Angela, and Sanders, Diana
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This report summarises the literature on geographical variations in hospital admission rates in the UK and internationally. It is restricted to studies of inpatient admissions. It concludes that the examination of the variations provides invaluable insights into the nature and extent of medical uncertainty, and that this information is essential ...

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London and Richards, Clive
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This paper looks at the attitudes and behaviour in seeking health care of all the general medical practitioners in one family practitioner area - Avon. The results show that this group of doctors find difficulty in receiving help from other doctors, particularly for conditions to which doctors are most susceptible. ...

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London and Jee, Maggie
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This booklet arose out of the work of Brunel ARMS Research Unit at Brunel University. The booklet has been written after talking to many carers, showing the variety in people's experience. The aim of the booklet is to show that a lot of people share the same experiences and difficulties ...

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London and Hayes, Maurice
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: The sixth King's Fund Forum was held in London from 26 to 28 June. Five questions were addressed; what is the relationship between dietary fats, blood cholesterol and the levels of coronary heart disease; what individual or community-wide dietary or other interventions can reduce blood cholesterol levels and the risk ...

Schöpfer:: Greene, Lesley and King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: These guidelines have been compiled in response to an assessed need from hospitals for help with commissioning arts and artists. It is divided into seven chapters and includes guidance on the need for a committee; choosing a site; the commissioning process; fundraising. Its recommendations are based on 10 years of ...

Schöpfer:: Crimmin, Michael, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London, and Forbes Trust
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This report is an evaluation of a ten week scheme by two artists in residency at St John's Hospice, Lancaster. It assesses the effect, beneficial or otherwise, the scheme had on the patients, staff and visitors at the hospice. The report explains the background to the project, then describes the ...

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: In 1988 the King's Fund covered a multi-disciplinary panel to consider the following questions and to prepare a statement for discussion at a consensus conference: is there scientific evidence that ICUs cause a decrease in morbidity and mortality; what criteria should be set for admission and discharge to intensive care ...

Schöpfer:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This is a fully revised and updated version of the 1987 edition. It describes applications of DRGs at hospital level and examines their use in policy matters at all levels of health services. It is for everyone interested in and responsible for the way resources are used.

Schöpfer:: Maxwell, Robert J. and King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This book is described as being a 'reflective tour of where the NHS is coming from, the world it is likely to face in the 1990s, and some ways in which we could strengthen it'. It covers demography, social and environmental stress, medical developments, public expenditure constraints, and likely themes ...

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