Case Study.

The relationship between patient and practitioner is enmeshed in a very large and complex system that delivers the benefits of medical progress to the people. However, while Faith Community Hospital's mission statement consists of promoting health and well being to the people in the community, they are having a difficult time delivering the intended meaning behind their mission statement as most of their staff draw on his or her own interpretation of the mission statement …

…efficiency. In addition, by identifying the factors that are contributing to the hospitals financial problems, the hospital can get a handle on what they need to do to either reduce operating costs or raise patient care costs. Additionally, holding staff meetings will preempt many issues that might arise in the future so Faith Community Hospital should continue to service and care for its community. References "The Patient Self Determination Act", Gaithersburg, MA: Aspen Publishers, 1994, p. 93.)