Waiting Lists for Radiation Therapy: A Case Study
- Topics:
- Healthcare Services
- Tags:
- BioMed Central,
- HRM,
- Human Resource Management (HRM),
- Human Resources,
- Organizational Structure,
- Therapy
- Source:
- BioMed Central
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Overview: The purpose of this study is to understand how the current shortage in radiation therapy; the implications of prolonged waits; who is held accountable for managing such delays; and short, intermediate, and long-term solutions. The radiation therapy shortage arose from a complex interplay of factors including: rising cancer incidence rates; broadening indications for radiation therapy; human resources management issues; government funding decisions; and responsiveness to previous is planning recommendations. The paper concludes that human resource planning plays a critical role in the causes and solutions of waiting lists. Waiting lists have harsh implications for patients.
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Format: PDF | Size: 185KB | Date: Apr 2001 | Pages: 5
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