Publications by authors named "Lorraine J Proffit"
Aim: To present the early experience of establishing a community-funded and volunteer-staffed hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand. This was to provide free selected elective healthcare services to patients in the Canterbury region who were otherwise unable to access treatment in the public health system or afford private healthcare.
Methods: Data were reviewed relating to the establishment, financing, staffing and running of the Canterbury Charity Hospital.