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Health Policy and Ethics - A Critical Examination of Values from a Global Perspective (Paperback, 1 New Ed)
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Health Policy and Ethics - A Critical Examination of Values from a Global Perspective (Paperback, 1 New Ed)
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This book demonstrates the utility of healthcare law, policy and
professional standards in analysing the ethical issues that arise
in the provision of health services. Rejecting moral absolutes, its
examination of health law, policy and professional standards and of
how societies codify beliefs is pertinent to ethical analysis - and
also offers the possibility of practical solutions to healthcare
challenges across the globe. Comparing and contrasting ethical and
policy issues from countries around the world (with a focus on
Asia, Europe and the USA), this book addresses such issues as
conflict of interest, the balance between healthcare quality and
cost, and the effect of geography and demographics on access to
healthcare. Critique and discussion are tempered with suggestions
for the evaluation of policy and systems; its pragmatic approach
suggests how theory can and should inform practice. Health Policy
and Ethics offers refreshing reading for professionals and
academics in healthcare, medical ethics and policy. Researchers and
students with an interest in healthcare delivery, comparative
healthcare policy analysis, and health and human rights will also
find much of interest. 'This book offers an unusual and welcome
perspective on the rights and wrongs of health policy, with
comparisons across space and time, from China to Italy, from
Malaysia to India, from pharmaceutical ethics to the overarching
topic of rationing.' Theodore Marmor, Professor Emeritus, Yale
University School of Management Ethical analysis in this domain is
not easy, as things held sacred will at times conflict, and of
course within a given society there will be variability in values
and priorities between individuals and over time. The anticipated
difficulties serve to further emphasize that the ongoing ethical
analysis should include input from those with experience and skill
at that task. This book successfully demonstrates that point. In
addition, Health Policy and Ethics is a welcome bridge between
these two fields, and a very worthwhile read for individuals whose
primary interest lies in either one. - From the Foreword by Mark R.
Mercurio
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