Splitting in-patient and out-patient responsibility does not improve patient care [In debate]

Over the past 15 years there has been a move away from consultants having responsibility for the care of patients both in the community and when in hospital towards a functional split in responsibility. In this article Tom Burns and Martin Baggaley debate the merits or otherwise of the split, identifying leadership, expertise and continuity of care as key issues; both recognise that this move is not evidence based.

Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry - January 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Burns, T., Baggaley, M. Tags: In debate Source Type: research