%0 Journal Article %T A Consideration of the Nature of %A Barr %A Owen. %J Online Journal of Issues in Nursing %D 1996 %I %X The purpose of this article is to discuss the "care management" (in the U.S. termed Managed Care) as it is implemented and practiced in Great Britain. Challenges to this needs-led service are discussed along with the responses to these challenges. Suggestions are made that would ensure a more client-focused implementation of care management. %K Decision Making %K Pt %K Needs Assessment %K Managed Care Progs. %K Patient Assessment %K United Kingdom %K Pt Centered Care %U http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/tpc2/tpc2_1.htm