Diagnosis-related groups and nursing care: effects on nursing management
Pontello, G.
Professioni Infermieristiche 50(3): 18-20
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-0205 PMID: 9653309 Document Number: 475919
The system of payment by activities, recently established in Italy, is introducing radical changements into the Italian Health System. This new system, however, shows some disadvantages that have been yet displayed in the american experience. It involves a range of consequences both for the work organisation and for the Nursing management. The present report emphasizes the risks and the opportunities they present for the Nursing profession.