Medical Manager: A Practical Guide for Clinicians

ISBN-13: 9780727917812 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 328 str.

Anthony E. Young

Opis

Written from personal experience, this is a frank introduction to medical management. It gives practical advice on essentials such as time management, dealing with colleagues, negotiating and chairing meetings.

Spis treści

Doctors as managers.

Starting up as a medical manager.

The medical manager′s work.

Managing people.

How the NHS works.

Special problems.

The future

Blurb

This practical introduction to medical management now contains new material on concerns in clinical management (eg appraisal and revalidation) the Working Time Directive and the new Consultant s Contract. It also details the functions of bodies such as the Committee for Health Improvement. A clear and useful reference book aimed at doctors in training, newly appointed clinical managers looking for guidance and those sceptical about the role of clinicians in management.