Structures for survival.
Key assumptions underlying traditional Australian models of hospital organisations are identified and examined. Currently more appropriate assumptions are suggested for hospital modelling. Based on these some structural responses are outlined and revised models of hospital (and Area Health Board) structure are presented which differ significantly from current practice.
D001315:Australia; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006270:Health Facility Administrators; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006779:Hospitals, Public / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012380:Role