title: Defining case management.
abstract: Case management is a frequently used term in nursing; however, it is not easily defined. The discussion that follows examines the various meanings of case management and the roles of the case manager.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Molloy
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms