title: Planning in a health district--an application of computer modelling.
abstract: Considers the application of a computer model to aid the contracting process between purchasers and providers in the NHS. Analyses the difference between needs and wants and shows how the model can be used for considering "what if" options.
authors.affiliation: KPMG Management Consulting, London, UK.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Babington
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003660:Decision Support Systems, Management; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000379:methods*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom