The author considers discharge policy and practice in the UK which is aiming for a goal of seamless care. Chapter 2 summarises three areas of discharge related research: the experiences of elderly people and their carers; difficulties for those whose task is to manage acute beds; and communication between hospital ...
This experimental project took place in Newcastle upon Tyne to look at the health of elderly people. The aims of the project were: to develop experimental after-care and preventive medicine with patients, their friends and families; to help develop relationships that bridge the gap between family and friend and hospital ...
This enquiry was initiated at a time when it was realised that a number of hospital authorities were beginning to think that the addition of recovery homes might assist in the solution of the problem of providing a better hospital service. A recovery home provides accommodation for patients in whom ...