Globalisation, Markets and Healthcare Policy: Redrawing the Patient as Consumer Contributor(s): Tritter, Jonathan (Author), Koivusalo, Meri (Author), Ollila, Eeva (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415612055 ISBN-13: 9780415612050 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - General - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
Dewey: 362.1 |
Series: Critical Studies in Health and Society |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.67 lbs) 204 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Although the last two decades have seen the healthcare systems of most developed countries face pressure for major reform, the impact of this reform on the relationship between empowerment, consumerism and citizen's rights has received limited research attention. Globalisation, Markets and Healthcare Policy sets out to redress this imbalance. This book explores the extent to which globalisation and commercialisation relate to current and emerging health policies. It also looks at the implications for citizens, patients and social rights, as well as how policy making interacts with the interests of global and European trade and economic policies. Topics discussed include:
Essential reading for policy makers and students of public policy, politics, law and health services, Globalisation, Markets and Healthcare Policy will also appeal to those interested in patient involvement international healthcare, international relations, trans-national organisations and the EU. |