Awaiting discharge: A review of bed status on a medical ward
Abstract
Hospital bed shortages are a common occurrence in the NHS. One of the main precipitants of ‘bed crises’ is bed blocking by medically fit patients. The NHS is unable to discharge patients until it is deemed safe for them to return home therefore patients are remaining in hospital for social reasons not medical.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Health Care Issues
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Publication details
- Pages
- 165–166
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter