Key Debates in Healthcare: Key Debates in Health Care by Gary Taylor (English) P

Description: Key Debates in Healthcare by Gary Taylor, Helen Hawley Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Key Debates in Healthcare explores the answers to these and many more topical questions in healthcare. The book considers eight main debates in healthcare, ranging from the role of the state in the provision of health care to the rights of patients, and the responsibilities each of us have for our own health. Publisher Description "This is an accessible text that will be a useful source for lecturers and students in the field of health studies. The material is coherently organised into three main themes: the politics of provision; setting priorities; and patients and professionals. I was particularly impressed with way in which the authors draw on theoretical insights and on the experiences of different heath care systems in their analysis."Professor Rob Baggott, Director of the Health Policy Research Unit, De Montfort University, UKWho is responsible for the health of the nation?To what extent should the state tackle health inequalities?Is prevention better than cure?,Key Debates in Healthcare explores the answers to these and many more topical questions in healthcare. The book considers eight main debates in healthcare, ranging from the role of the state in the provision of health care to the rights of patients, and the responsibilities each of us have for our own health.The book also examines the different models of health and healthcare delivery, and explores alternative methods of providing healthcare, using the state, the private sector or the voluntary sector. Through these debates the book will help readers explore issues such as health inequalities, health promotion and service delivery, and establish their own perspective on issues of health and society.Written as a core course book, the book includes:Theoretical perspectives: to help you understand the logic and implications of broad social and political arguments related to healthPolicy developments: to show the practical application of ideas in Britain, the United States and in other parts of the worldPerspectives of health professionals: to illustrate the impact of healthcare debates on professional practiceHealthcare scenarios: to assist you to make connections between theory, policy and practice Key Debates in Healthcare is key reading for all those training and studying to become health professionals and looking for a text to help them get to grips with the heart of healthcare provision. Author Biography Gary Taylor is Principal Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.Helen Hawley is a public health specialist for NHS Rotherham. She also teaches on the MA in Public Health at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. Details ISBN 033522394X ISBN-13 9780335223947 Title Key Debates in Healthcare Author Gary Taylor, Helen Hawley Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 240 Publisher Open University Press GE_Item_ID:134223498; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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