| Managing Chronic Conditions: Experience in Eight Countries Contributor(s): Nolte, E. (Editor), Knai, C. (Editor), McKee, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 928904294X ISBN-13: 9789289042949 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: One of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century is the need to address the growing burden of chronic diseases which are complex and require a long-term, multifaceted response. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Health Policy - Medical | Hospital Administration & Care |
| Dewey: 362.160 |
| Series: Observatory Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century is the need to address the growing burden of chronic diseases which are complex and require a long-term, multifaceted response. This book examines the health system response to this rising burden in eight countries: Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and Canada. It provides a detailed assessment of the current situation, a description of the policy framework and future scenarios, as well as evaluation and lessons learned. |
Contributor Bio(s): McKee, Martin: - Martin McKee |
