Editorials - Effective practice/health systems

Hospital at home in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: is it a viable option?

  • By: Sasha Shepperd & Christopher Cates
  • On: May 15, 2012, 09:45

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Innovative approaches aimed at reducing reliance on acute hospitals are being explored by providers of health systems around the world. These approaches reflect concern about the suitability of the hospital environment for people with complex healthcare problems who are often in need of some form of rehabilitation. The high cost of hospital-based care is also a major driver...

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