title: Political aspects of budgeting in hospitals.
abstract: The political nature of the hospital budgetary process and the pharmacist's participation in that process are discussed. Among the political factors discussed are personal considerations, development of confidence among other officials, institutional-philosophical considerations, demographic pressures and information.
mesh_terms: D000066:Accounting; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006748:Hospital Departments; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010595:Pharmacists; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D011057:Politics