The Ethics of Managed Care: Professional Integrity and Patient Rights
Author | : W.B. Bondeson |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2013-03-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789401704137 |
ISBN-13 | : 9401704139 |
Rating | : 4/5 (139 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Ethics of Managed Care: Professional Integrity and Patient Rights written by W.B. Bondeson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection provides a philosophical and historical analysis of the development and current situation of managed care. It discusses the relationship between physician professionalism and patient rights to affordable, high quality care. Its special feature is its depth of analysis as the philosophical, social, and economic issues of managed care are developed. It will be of interest to educated readers in their role as patients and to all levels of medical and health care professionals.