title: Physicians come on board. Given an opportunity for collaborative input into strategic decision making, doctors can be strong hospital allies.
authors.affiliation: Mitretek Healthcare, Lexington, Mass, USA.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: McGowan
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010819:Physician's Role; D010934:Planning Techniques