title: Do we need intermediate care units?
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Vincent
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Burchardi
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010343:Patient Admission; D011383:Progressive Patient Care