Why the study?
Does the Community Care Act 2003 reduce delayed discharges in the NHS?
Does the Community Care Act 2003 reduce delayed discharges in the NHS?
The policy of charging social services for delayed hospital discharges showed little evidence of improving public sector efficiency, as reductions in delays predated the legislation and most delays were attributed to the NHS.
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Questions the impact of charging policies for delays; leaves open NHS-attributable causes and effective interventions.
Godden et al. (2009) studied this question.
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