Abstract
The Instituto Guttmann, an autonomous spinal unit in Barcelona, Spain, with a present capacity of 44 beds, was opened in November 1965.
Some notes on the history, previous to the official opening of the unit, are given.
The present set-up and organisation of the Centre are reported.
An account is given on the number of admissions and turnover of patients, general management, sources of income and running costs, together with a preview on the future of the Institute.
The main advantages and drawbacks derived from the autonomous setting up of the unit are discussed.
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Domingo, M. Organisation of an autonomous spinal injuries unit. Spinal Cord 5, 170–176 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1967.26
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1967.26