Pathways of care

Part 1 Introduction: introduction to pathways of care; what is a pathway of care?; analysis of variation from the pathway. Part 2 Pathways in the acute setting: pathways in urology; pathways in orthopaedics; pathways in cardiology; pathways in accident and emergency; pathways in paediatrics. Part 3 Pathways in the non-acute setting: pathways bridging the acute/community interface; pathways in community mental health; pathways in stroke care. Part 4 The issues: pathways of care, clinical guidelines and the law; pathways of care - a tool for minimizing risk; automations of pathways; into the future with pathways of care.

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Pathways of care are used in all areas of healthcare to improve clinical effectiveness and the quality of patient care. This book is a useful reference source for all those involved in co-ordinating healthcare delivery. It should be a useful tool both for those piloting the use of pathways and for those who have implemented pathway programmes, and should also be a useful guide for anyone interested in investigating or using pathways.The book provides detailed information on the concepts of pathways, with many examples of how pathways of care have been implemented and used in different clinical settings. The text considers key topics including clinical guidelines, legal issues, risk management and analysis of variation.With contributions from experts in a wide range of settings, including community and mental health, as well as cardiology, urology, orthopaedics and paediatrics, this referenced text draws on practical experience of identifying, evaluating and modifying the process of health care delivery.