Categorising to exclude: the discursive construction of cases in community mental health teams

Article Abstract:

This article examines the decision-making process of community mental health teams (CMHTs) in determining whether or not patients should be assigned to caseloads. The author discusses how CMHTs process referrals form psychiatrists and psychologists, maintaining they may decide on less intensive treatment options, delay acceptance by requesting more information, or reject candidates by claiming they are inappropriate.

Care and treatment, Decision-making, Decision making, Analysis, Mentally ill persons, Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Mentally ill, Health care rationing

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Making connections: studies of the social organization of healthcare

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The work published in the journal 'Sociology of Health and Illness' as contributor to healthcare organization perspective and significant research issues for the future are explored. The significance of acumen acquired from other arenas of sociological work is highlighted.

Science & research, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Sociology, Social aspects, Research

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Going public: references to the news media in NHS contract negotiations

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The article examines how media coverage influences midlevel managers in monitoring and negotiating clinical services contracts for the United KingdomEs National Health Service. Discussion includes maintaining organizational relationships and advantages in negotiation.

Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Medical Administrators, Behavior, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Media coverage, Company business management, Health services administrators, Labour relations

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