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This text provides the reader with an understanding of the key concepts related to the planning process and offers step-by-step guidelines for developing any type of plan for a community, a health system or an organization. The author addresses the challenge of health planning at both the community level and within the healthcare organization. In addition, the book provides detailed guidance on the development of strategic plans, business plans, and marketing plans. It provides background on the sociocultural context for health planning and the nature of the demand for health services. Resource material is provided on the research process necessary to support planning activities and sources of data for health planning. Illustrative material is provided through boxes and exhibits throughout the text. An extensive appendix provides examples of various types of plans drawn from the experiences of the author. A glossary provides the reader with definitions of key terms. Readers should gain an appreciation of the importance of planning for the orderly development of health services at the community or organization level. The necessary skills will be learned to allow the reader to formulate plans or, at the least, be able to intelligently discuss the planning process with other health professionals. Health Services Planning is a useful textbook in health administration programs, as well as a resource to health professionals in both public and private sector healthcare organizations who need to have an understanding of the planning process.Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
ISBN-139780306478048
eBay Product ID (ePID)89692314
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameHealth Services Planning
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicine, Engineering & Technology
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
AuthorRichard K. Thomas
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight1640 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorRichard K. Thomas