Primary care trusts. A room with a view.

Research at an acute hospital, with the aim of providing indicators for hospital developments, found the important factors for patients were privacy, ease of access, provision for relatives and more lavatories and washing facilities. Patients want a sense of connection with the outdoors through windows, courtyards and balconies. Patients prefer single rooms and small bays to wards. Developers should aim for buildings that are aesthetically pleasing and minimise feelings of insecurity.