A study of client satisfaction with postnatal care was conducted to ascertain the extent to which a program for the early discharge of obstetric patients meets its clients' needs. Women who were eligible for early discharge were surveyed at the end of their period of postnatal care. Satisfaction...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence promotions of medical staff from registrar to consultant in the Scottish NHS. Design/methodology/approach – The paper addresses the question of what determines the incidence of promotion, concentrating on the impact...

In the absence of central guidance on the development of integrated primary care organisations, a diversity of models is emerging. This paper examines the management arrangements of Scottish local health care co‐operatives (LHCCs). A postal questionnaire survey of all 79 LHCCs was conducted....

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore non‐principals’ working patterns and attitudes to work. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on data provided by a questionnaire survey. Findings – Gender division was apparent among the non‐principals. Males were more...

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore gender differences in contractual commitments, job satisfaction and spouses' occupation among GP principals in NHS Scotland. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on data provided by a self‐completion, postal questionnaire...

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Institutions, Policy Instruments, and Sustainable Development in British Columbia -- 2 Institutions, Economic Incentives, and Sustainable Rural Land Use in British Columbia -- 3 Policy Instruments for Sustainable Development in the British Columbia...

Intro -- Contents -- The British Columbia Institute of Economic Policy Analysis -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Who Should Get Natural Resource Revenues? -- The Constitution: A Basis for Bargaining -- The Political Context of Resource Development in Canada -- Equalization...