'purpose-built’ art in hospitals

This text explores the use of commissioned artwork in hospitals through the dual lens of an artist and healthcare professional, identifying 15 distinct 'purposes' of art in hospitals and arguing for the need for greater variety in art offerings that serve the diverse needs of patients, families, ...

Dementia-friendly hospital buildings

New perspectives in healthcare

A mixture of original research and thought leadership pieces combine to examine the changing landscape of the US healthcare system. This book provides researchers, professionals, managers and policy makers with a summary of how the US healthcare system has evolved and provides food for thought on...

The emergence of modern hospital management and organisation in the world 1880s-1930s

The Emergence of Modern Hospital Management and Organisation in the World 1880s-1930s analyzes core themes from a business history perspective to reach a new understanding about the history of modern large scale healthcare institutions, from the United States to China, with particular attention t...

Vital conversations

A prescription for healing the broken relationship at the heart of American health care.