Integrated care for the complex medically ill

• Published in: International Journal of Integrated Care Vol. 7; no. 4
• Main Author: Kralik, Debbie
• Format: Journal Article Book Review
• Language: English
• Published: Paterna Ubiquity Press 04.10.2007; Igitur, Utrecht Publishing & Archiving
• Series: Book review
• Subjects: Chronic illnesses; complex medically ill; health care; integrated care; Integrated delivery systems; Professionals

Globally, the focus is on understanding the needs of this population and building the capacity of health systems and services to respond based on those needs. The organizational structure of health systems in developed countries is often a significant obstruction to integrated care, in addition to t...