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Health Care and Public Policy

An Australian Analysis - Second Edition

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  • 378pagine
  • 14 ore di lettura

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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of health care and public policy in Australia. It explains what governments have done and what they can do about shaping Australia's health care system, and considers the political, economic and social contexts within which health policies develop, and the forces that promote and oppose change. It deals with major issues, including health insurance, the organisation and provision of hospital, community health and medical services, health care technologies, disease prevention and health promotion. The special needs of disadvantaged groups such as women and Aboriginal people are also emphasised. This second edition revises all relevant data and provides a thorough review of the major policy shifts and changes since 1988. In particular, it goes into greater detail on case-mix funding and management, and on the division of responsibilities between purchasers and providers of health care, two of the more important developments in recent years. The book will be an invaluable text for students in health administration, health planning, social work and social administration as well as students in all health-related courses and those working in health care, either in policy or service delivery.

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Health Care and Public Policy, Stephanie D. Short, George R. Palmer

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Pubblicato
1994
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Titolo
Health Care and Public Policy
Sottotitolo
An Australian Analysis - Second Edition
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1994
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
378
ISBN10
0732920078
ISBN13
9780732920074
Serie
Descrizione
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of health care and public policy in Australia. It explains what governments have done and what they can do about shaping Australia's health care system, and considers the political, economic and social contexts within which health policies develop, and the forces that promote and oppose change. It deals with major issues, including health insurance, the organisation and provision of hospital, community health and medical services, health care technologies, disease prevention and health promotion. The special needs of disadvantaged groups such as women and Aboriginal people are also emphasised. This second edition revises all relevant data and provides a thorough review of the major policy shifts and changes since 1988. In particular, it goes into greater detail on case-mix funding and management, and on the division of responsibilities between purchasers and providers of health care, two of the more important developments in recent years. The book will be an invaluable text for students in health administration, health planning, social work and social administration as well as students in all health-related courses and those working in health care, either in policy or service delivery.