This project paper presents the results of a series of studies of hospital house journals. It reflects the views of producers and consumers - the editors of house journals and their readers. The project has highlighted the importance of good communications in hospitals, has demonstrated that a house publication can be a valuable means of attaining this end, and has also given a very clear indication of the opinions and needs of hospital staff. The number of hospital house journals has increased considerably during the past few years, demonstrating the value of such publications both as a tool of management and a means of two-way communication.