title: Integrated in-patient and out-patient dermatology management.
abstract: The physical integration of out-patient clinics, out-patient treatment and in-patient management areas allows full cohesion and continuity of medical and nursing care of dermatology patients. The conversion of a dermatology ward to an out-patient treatment centre has resulted in major benefits in the daily management of dermatology patients, allowing increased flexibility of care despite a reduction in bed numbers and financial savings. Broad changes in concepts of dermatology management are described and arguments given which may be used in the negotiation for improved facilities.
authors: A Y
authors: AY
authors: Finlay
authors: J S
authors: JS
authors: Bryden
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003880:Dermatology; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012606:Scotland