An operational definition of a Health University Without Walls, conditions influencing change, educational development, models of implementation, and video or satellite broadcast experiments are topics probed in the article. (MW)

Changes in instructional methods and evaluative criteria in the University of Delaware's baccalaureate degree medical technology curriculum include contract courses with stated behavioral objectives. (MW)

Presents an overview of the development and role of the American Society of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) and discusses the following areas, which will receive attention as ASAHP approaches its 10th year: Legislation, a national study commission, allied health manpower, continuing education, Presidents' conference, credentialing conference,…

Presents a general mathematical model for measuring the factors which directly and indirectly affect the costs of maintaining a clinical education program in a hospital's allied health department. Specific application of the model to a physical therapy department deomonstrates how an institution can measure the costs of education on a per student…

Describes the design and implementation of a simulation exercise to reinforce lecture guidelines specifying disclosure of medical information without risk to patient or student. (JOW)

The narrow perspective on illness that specialization can produce can be forestalled through efforts to broaden understanding of illness by delineating ethical dimensions of relationships to patients, creating a view of the place of the professional in the historical evolution of medicine, and examining how technology influences medicine and…

The purpose of this study was to analyze the costs and benefits to health care facilities participating in the clinical education of allied health students. In all six allied health programs, the debit sum was greater than the credit sum. (Editor)

In a survey of 100 allied health deans/directors (80% responses), 58% reported their intention to leave within 10 years, 76% for retirement. They identified an average of five candidates per vacancy and listed important leadership skills needed. Some areas (physical medicine and rehabilitation) have fewer potential leadership candidates. (SK)

Gives an overview of the myriad problems associated with resources allocation in allied health educational administration and compares them with an overview and uses of the information from a typical institutional research office. (LAS)

Presents results of a research effort designed to develop a methodology for assisting dietetic technicians, physical therapist assistants, and medical record technicians curriculum relevance, and to better understand labor market conditions affecting the utilization and distribution of midlevel technicians. (Author/LAS)

Traces the development of tenure from its origins to modern times. External and internal pressures and constraints that have led to a debate on the nature and need for the existence of tenure are described. The traditional and alternative tenure models are set forth. (Author/CT)

Briefly describes a series of tuition-free training institutes for administrators of schools of allied health. (Author)

Results from a study based in the area of clinical dietetics could be adapted for use in other health occupations involved in the delivery of client-mediated care, and should contribute to an understanding of changing curriculum objectives resulting from changing clinical practice and provide a dynamic base for curriculum improvement. (SA)

Demonstrates the use of historical research to improve the present allied health practice. Explores the relationship between social values and the emergence of occupational therapy between 1890 and 1920. The relationship established between physician and therapist still influences the status of both professions. (JOW)