| Health Workforce Governance: Improved Access, Good Regulatory Practice, Safer Patients Contributor(s): Short, Stephanie D. (Author), McDonald, Fiona (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1409429210 ISBN-13: 9781409429210 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Medical | Health Risk Assessment - Law | Public |
| Dewey: 362.106 |
| LCCN: 2011052194 |
| Series: Law, Ethics and Governance |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.33 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With increasing recognition of the international market in health professionals and the impact of globalism on regulation, the governance of the health workforce is moving towards greater public engagement and increased transparency. This book discusses the challenges posed by these processes such as improved access to health services and how structures can be reformed so that good practice is upheld and quality of service and patient safety are ensured. With contributions from regulators, academics, lawyers and health professionals, this book presents arguments from multiple perspectives. Of global relevance, it brings together concerns about access, quality and safety within the framework of the health workforce governance continuum and will be of interest to policy makers, regulators, health professionals, academics legal practitioners, insurers, students and researchers. |