title: "Battle of the Forms": a materials management paper chase with legal consequences.
abstract: One of the problem areas most often discussed by hospital materials managers at seminars and study sessions is what is commonly known as "The Battle of the Forms." This situation arises from the exchange of purchase and sale documents between hospitals and suppliers. In this dialogue, Dr. Decker reviews the problem and offers some suggestions for dealing with it.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Decker
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003284:Contract Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States