Health, the Medical Profession, and Regulation

Book Overview

Health, The Medical Profession, and Regulation presents new evidence concerning health and the environment, inequality of health in many countries, and the compatibility of different quality of life measurements, along with new solutions to problems of health policy. The book is grouped into three sections. Section I, comprising six papers, looks into the determinants of people's health. Section II consists of three papers and deals with the supply side of the market for health care services. Finally, Section III contains three contributions devoted to health regulation. The intended market for this volume includes, but is not limited to, health economists, policy makers, insurers, and governmental advisors who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in health services research worldwide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461376017
• ISBN13: 9781461376019
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"