Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2001):

The Australian Health Care Agreements--a teaching hospital perspective.

Full Abstract

The Australian Health Care Agreements (AHCAs) are important for patients, health care professionals and hospital CEOs alike. The current agreements have not been fully effective in promoting necessary reforms, and this paper suggests priority areas for attention in the next round. Five areas for targeted reform are suggested. These are pharmaceuticals, workforce planning, continuum of care across settings, education and research, and safety and quality. It is time to give some radical thought to the role and scope of the AHCAs. Healthcare policy reform needs to be across the continuum of care.

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Author information

Author/s: Davison, Julia (J);

Affiliation: Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association (Aust Health Rev), published in Australia. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 25 (issue 6) : pp 13-6

Dates: Created 2003/01/22; Completed 2003/02/20; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12536856, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Australia Continuity of Patient Care Health Care Reform - organization & administration Health Education Health Services Research Hospitals, Teaching - organization & administration

Humans Insurance, Health Interinstitutional Relations National Health Programs - organization & administration Negotiating Quality Assurance, Health Care

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