HC Deb 09 March 1964 vol 691 cc8-9W
61. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health how many studies are now in progress on human relations in hospital; how many of the persons engaged in these studies are qualified sociologists; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Braine

I am not clear which type of studies the hon. Member has in mind but I will send him, as soon as it is available, an up-to-date list of all hospital studies other than clinical studies or those relating to building and equipment. Complete information about the qualifications of those taking part in the studies is not available.

Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health if he will enumerate the studies referred to in paragraph 6 of the Report on Communications between Doctors, Nurses and Patients, indicating which have received financial support directly or indirectly from Exchequer funds, and to what extent; which studies are completed; and where they have been published.

Mr. Barber

It is understood that the joint sub-committee which made this Report had the following studies in mind:—

(1) Attitudes of in-patients, hospitals staff and members of house committees to conditions for patients in four London hospitals similar in size and type.

Conducted by Royal College of Nursing. Report in preparation.

(2) Relationship between patient and patient and between patient and staff, among other matters.

Conducted by Institute of Community Studies in association with Nuffield Provincial Hospitals Trust. Report in preparation.

(3) Psychological reactions of patients.

Conducted by Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Liverpool, in association with Nuffield Provincial Hospitals Trust. Report in preparation.

(4) A study of patients' attitudes is an aspect of hospital studies affecting patients carried out by King Edward's Hospital Fund for London.

No Exchequer contribution is made to these particular studies; a more com-

WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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Number of beds designated 20 34 20 34 19 32
Percentage occupancy by paying patients 23 47 18 49 22 56