Cost advantages of a hospital in the home program

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One important question in health economics is: what is the most efficient way to deliver health care services? Recently some doctors claimed that millions of dollars are wasted on unnecessary hospital stays for conditions that could be treated in patients' homes.

1. What do you see as being the main cost advantages of a ‘hospital in the home' program?

2. How important is ‘hospital in the home' in Australia and other countries - ie what percentage of total hospital admissions are accounted for by ‘hospital in the home' patients.

3. Outline three health services that could be provided in the home rather than in a traditional hospital?

4. Can you see any disadvantages of such a program?

5. Overall, do you think such a program could result in better health outcomes?

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