title: Hospital in the home units. Early issues for GP involvement.
abstract: This paper reviews the early challenges for Hospital in the Home units which choose to utilise general practitioner skills. A model is described. Issues surrounding GP selection, remuneration, responsibility, leadership, and other hurdles are described. Since alternatives to GP involvement exist, GPs should be prepared to seize this important opportunity.
authors.affiliation: Mornington Peninsula Hospital, Victoria.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Montalto
mesh_terms: D018575:Home Care Services, Hospital-Based; D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010819:Physician's Role; D010821:Physicians, Family