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March 1991

Changes in hospital staffing patterns

Kay E. Anderson, Barbara H. Wooton

After declining in the early 1980's, hospital employment is increasing, especially those jobs that require the use of complex technology. This article examines hospital staffing patterns and their changes, reflecting both the structural transition and technological advances that have characterized the hospital industry in recent years.

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