What are the three “duties” the board
is responsible for upholding?
What is
an example of a circumstance in which
each might serve as a guiding principle?
2. What is the tripartite structure of hospital governance? How did it develop?
3. This chapter has described several
important trends in the nature of board
member responsibilities. What are some important general themes you
noticed in these trends?
What do you
think their implications may be for
future board members?