Author： Hanford J.T.
Publisher： Springer Publishing Company
ISSN： 0022-4197
Source： Journal of Religion and Health, Vol.37, Iss.2, 1998-01, pp. : 159-166
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Abstract
In this essay I continue the conversation going on today on the crisis in delivering mental-health care within the realities of managed care. A guiding perspective is represented briefly in material from the writings of Edmund Pellegrino. He recommends the norm of patient-centered relationships to direct and govern managed care so cost can be controlled, but not by the sacrifice of quality of care. This emphasis must be balanced with a struggle for the greater social good and fair allocation of goods to all citizens. Definitions are offered along with a discussion of controversial issues and constructive suggestions to make possible a better future for the work of mental health in relation to managed care.
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