Abstract
The Use of Hospital Beds The Times, in a leading article, recently discussed methods of obtaining the most efficient use of hospital beds. It was pointed out that although many hospitals had long waiting lists, a Ministry of Health report revealed that in 1951, 1 bed in every 8 was normally unoccupied. Beds must be kept open for emergencies, and in teaching hospitals, where the requirements of research projects must be met, a certain wastage of bed space is inevitable. Nevertheless, an efficient turnover is essential when the cost of maintaining beds, whether occupied or not, is so high. . . .
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