Singapore's Ageing Population: Managing Healthcare and End-Of-Life Decisions Contributor(s): Chan, Wing-Cheong (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415609755 ISBN-13: 9780415609753 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Health Care Issues - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Medical | Health Policy |
Dewey: 362.1 |
LCCN: 2010047694 |
Series: Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia |
Physical Information: 222 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A rapidly ageing population is the most significant demographic issue confronting Singapore in our lifetime. This has created new and increasing demands on Singapore's healthcare system and on the families of the older adults. The challenge is in providing a system of care that is humane, effective and sustainable financially. This requires coordination between state funded providers, the family and the community. This book offers a multi-disciplinary perspective by researchers from various disciplines such as medicine, sociology, anthropology and law on managing healthcare and end-of-life decisions in Singapore. Providing information and suggestions for better policy formulation towards the aged, this book is an invaluable resource for policy makers, serivce practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology. |