Health Professions and the State in Europe
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Health Care Delivery, Health
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781134844517 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | August 4, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781134844517 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | August 4, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Many professions today are in a state of transition, with changes being imposed on them by governments and other agencies. Focusing on this theme of change Health Professions and the State in Europe explains and illuminates the specific relationship between health professions and the state. The editors and contributors, all experts in the field, present an overview of the current situation in eight different countries in Europe, covering such topical issues as the impact on the health professions of market policies, performance and quality measures, and challenges to professional monopolies and expertise. With its international and comparative perspective, the book enhances our understanding of the interplay between health professions and the state in different national contexts.
Many professions today are in a state of transition, with changes being imposed on them by governments and other agencies. Focusing on this theme of change Health Professions and the State in Europe explains and illuminates the specific relationship between health professions and the state. The editors and contributors, all experts in the field, present an overview of the current situation in eight different countries in Europe, covering such topical issues as the impact on the health professions of market policies, performance and quality measures, and challenges to professional monopolies and expertise. With its international and comparative perspective, the book enhances our understanding of the interplay between health professions and the state in different national contexts.
