The structure and operation of health service boards of management in South Australia.
Although it is generally believed that boards of management in the health field have an important role to play in the attainment of an effective health system very little information is available on either their structure or operation. This article summarises the findings of a state-wide survey and also includes an analysis of board members' perception of board responsibilities and of their need for further education.
D001315:Australia; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014341:Trustees / Q000193:education