Introduction

Jennifer Landau and Elio Borgonovi

A chapter in Relationship Competence for Healthcare Management, 2008, pp 1-5 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Communication theory affirms that a phenomenon must be viewed from a wide enough perspective in order to make sense of it. For example, an aging patient with chronic illness may face health challenges but may also be battling with loneliness and a sense of isolation. Patients’ problems are broader than the scope of the organizations that treat them. Patients need professional relationships to cross the boundaries of departments and entire organizations in order to create a wide enough perspective to meet their needs.

Keywords: Rational Choice; Healthcare Organization; Health Care Organization; Management Indicator; Entire Organization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230286689_1

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